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Sociology

Department of Social Relations and Services
College of Social and Natural Sciences
Hagg-Sauer Hall 218-755-2880

Faculty

Dr. Charles O'Connor (Coordinator), Dr. Dean Bowman, Dr. David Nordlie

Areas of Study

Sociology is often called the science of society. Using scientific procedures, sociologists study human social interaction and social phenomena such as organizations, communities, and societies, as well as religion, social inequality, population and minority-majority group relations. Recognizing that a society is not just a collection of individuals but an entity in itself, sociologists seek to understand how individuals influence society and how societies influence individuals.

Sociology majors acquire a broad knowledge of how social worlds function. They become equipped as insightful observers of human behavior, learn to articulate their observations, and to verify them by gathering and analyzing social data. A primary focus of the Sociology major is on three challenges facing humankind: the environment, violence, and inequality.

Because the Sociology major is both flexible and compact, it is an ideal choice as a second major in combination with a major in social work, psychology, criminal justice, business administration, mass communications, political science, economics, history, or other majors in social sciences or humanities (see "Multiple Majors" in this catalog).

Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.

Recommended High School Courses
Psychology
Social Research
Sociology

Second Majors and Minors

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major.

Career Directions

Social Services
Business
Personnel Work
Insurance Industry
Retail Sales
Management
Social Research
Administration
Law School
Graduate Study

Credit Requirement

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.

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