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Sociology
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Sociology

Mercy College (Manhattan)
Manhattan, New YorkUSA
On campus
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Immerse yourself in the study of people, culture and society. Learn about the key social factors that influence groups and organizations and develop skills in research and data analysis. In addition to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the key social factors that affect groups and organizations, students will gain an understanding of basic research methods and develop critical reasoning skills.

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Program Objectives

  • Construct a coherent explanation of the major theoretical paradigms (conflict / structural functionalism / symbolic interactionism) and major concepts in sociology.
  • Identify and compare quantitative and/or qualitative methods, research design, and basic statistical tools during sociological research.
  • Explain how the study of social class, ethnicity, gender, age, race, and religion can facilitate cultural competencies and social and personal awareness.
  • Apply sociological principles, theories, and research to personal, cultural, and organizational situations.
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Curriculum

Modules

Computers for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Managing Human Conflict I

Race, Culture, and Ethnicity

Methodology for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Classics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Careers

This major will prepare you for jobs in the public and private sectors, including:

  • law enforcement
  • social services
  • business
  • urban centers
  • government
  • health centers

For those interested in the clinical sociology specialization, professional roles include: mediator, counselor, group facilitator, mitigation expert, and organization consultant.

An undergraduate degree in sociology also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of fields such areas as:

  • urban planning
  • crime and delinquency
  • minorities and ethnic studies
  • family counseling
  • anthropology
  • alcohol and substance abuse
  • social psychology
  • social work
  • medical sociology
  • women's studies
  • demography and gerontology
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