Sociology - Hood College

Sociology from Hood College is a Campus Bachelor Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Sociology is the study of social life and the forms and consequences of human interaction. Courses in sociology will challenge students to examine some of their most basic assumptions about the world and will contribute to their critical understanding of how the social world operates, which is essential to liberal education and to preparing students for global citizenship. We are especially interested in examining the causes and consequences of different structures of social inequality, including how race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and other attributes operate and affect people within systems of social oppression and inequality. We encourage in our students a commitment to social justice based on an appreciation of social and cultural diversity and an understanding of social inequality. Faculty members' teaching and research embrace this commitment in a variety of ways, and we encourage students to use the knowledge, skills and perspectives they gain to promote positive social change. Graduates in sociology are prepared for a wide range of careers in areas such as social action, community development, criminal justice and corrections, social research, public health, human services, and administration in government agencies, schools, businesses, and a variety of nonprofit organizations. Our graduates have joined the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, and other similar organizations, encouraged in part by our department's emphasis on global issues and the importance of a perspective that includes not only our nation, but also the world. Many of our majors continue their education, pursuing advanced degrees in areas that include urban planning, research, public health, social policy, management, public administration, criminology, law, social work, and higher education along with sociology and other social sciences. The sociology major provides a strong foundation in sociological theory and research skills. Students receive substantial training in social research and are encouraged to undertake independent research projects, often as early as the sophomore year. Students also may take elective courses in a variety of more specialized subjects, such as social problems, gender, social inequality, sexuality, ethnicity and deviant behavior. Many sociology majors complete an internship or independent study as part of their program. Some choose to work with an agency or organization in Frederick County as a means of exploring how their sociological training can translate into real world jobs or volunteer work that benefit their communities and the wider society. Students have received credit for internships in government agencies, courts, law firms, political campaigns, women's organizations, school systems, group homes for delinquents, research firms and health care agencies. Internships are individually arranged for students with specialized interests and career plans. View more details on Hood College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.