Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - INTO

Sociology is a data-driven social science. It is the study of human behavior in the context of social interaction and group structures. And, it's a versatile degree. With sociology, you will be trained in ways to understand the impact of beliefs, groups, and structures on all aspects of life.Not everyone who uses sociological methods has the job title "sociologist." Some have titles like "marketing researcher" or "human resources coordinator" or "public relations manager." What you will learn as a sociology major is: how to collect data (interviews, focus groups) how to analyze data (surveys, statistics) how to determine if the data collected by someone else has value, how to use these data to test hypotheses and formulate policy.What you'll learn here is a way of approaching data and thinking about people - real people, not just data points - that can help change the world. Because that's how sociologists think. We are problem-solvers and team-players, with technical skills including statistics and data analysis.