Sociology FAQ's

1. What degree is offered?
2. What is Sociology?
3. Why Study Sociology?
4. What Can I do with a Sociology Degree?
5. What are the objectives of this program?

Q1. What degree is offered?

Ans: Bachelor of Science in Sociology.

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Q2. What is Sociology?

Ans: Sociology is the scientific study of human society. It emphasiszes the diversity of cultures and societies and factors that influence socical behavior within institutions, formal and informal organizations, and various social groups. This program is administered by the Department of Behavioral Science within the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Q3. Why Study Sociology?

Ans: Today we live in a world that is increasingly interconnected. The process of globalization has brought people a lot closer to one another. Although this interconnectedness is not really new, it has become a lot more pronounced at the present time. Sociology allows us to step outside ourselves and make connections between our lives and environment with those of other individuals in the same or different cultures. Sociological analysis involves important life issues including structural inequalities --social class, racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, etc.-- socialization and social control, social stratification, education and religion, the family and sexuality, economic and political policies, and global development. It furthere allows us to be involved in the field of Demography.

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Q4: What can I do with a Sociology Degree?

Ans: You may pursue a great number of careers both accademic and applied. Here are some examples:

• Human Resource management, social services, industrial sociology
• Public administration, gerontology
• Private and government foundations
• Voluntary organizations, social research
• Consulting, probation, law enforcement, management
• Law, medicine, minisry, teaching sociology, demography

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Q5: What are the objectives of this program?

Ans: The sociciolgy program at UT Permian Basin is committed to the personal, analytical and professional development of its students. The faculty is committed to developing the student's sensitivity to the human and social conditions, coupled with an understanding and ability to participate constructively in the improvement of both.

This program is oriented toward preparing students to:

• Understand the structure and issues of contemporary society
• Understand social inequalities & social problems
• Discover that the individual both reacts to as well as creates the social world
• Use sociological concepts, insights, and methods in a systematic fashion
• Experience a discipline which has practical significance
• Continue graduate training in sociology
• Find employment in various social service fields

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