Sociology

Description of Major

The major in sociology, the science of society, examines social patterns and change wherever found - small groups; a range of political, economic, and cultural organizations; whole societies; and world systems. It reveals the social forces constraining our lives and discloses the critical play of economic, racial, and gender inequalities. Sociology probes the links between historical eras and personal biographies, between social structures and private lives.

Relevant Coursework

Social Problems, Methods of Research, Statistics, Organizational Theory, Gender Roles, solid background in other social sciences

Current Outlook
Alpha Kappa Delta is Carthage's honorary sociology society. Students need a 3.5 overall GPA to be inducted, and are eligible during their junior year.

The Pals and Partners program is very popular with Carthage sociology majors. The program pairs Carthage students with community children who are identified as "at risk" because of home life or experiences in school. Carthage students provide a positive role-model for the children, help them understand the importance of school, and encourage them to get involved in positive activities outside the classroom. Participants must commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to the program.

Why take Sociology at Carthage?

THE CARTHAGE ADVANTAGE
Carthage's sociology major helps you understand the social forces constraining our lives and discloses the critical play of economic, racial, and gender inequalities. Sociology probes the links between historical eras and personal biographies, between social structures and private lives. Our location midway between Chicago and Milwaukee provides a wealth of field experience, internship and career opportunities.


OUTLOOK FOR FIELD
Job opportunities in social services should be numerous through 2008 due to expanding services for the elderly, the mentally and physically disabled, and families in crisis. Social services, except child-care, ranks among the fastest growing industries.

What can I do with a major in Sociology?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Social Researcher
  • Historical Sociologist
  • Professor, Sociology
  • Institutional Analyst
  • Social Statistician
  • Urban/Rural Sociologist
  • Criminologist
  • Community Service Agency Worker
  • Government Worker
  • Research Analyst
  • Educational Sociologist
  • Ethnic Relations Specialist
  • Penologist
  • Demographer
  • Institutional Researcher
  • Clinical Sociologist
  • Human Relations Consultant
  • Family Services Specialist

COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES

  • Homeward Bound - Life Skills Coordinator
  • Manor Care Nursing Home - Social Worker
  • Youth Programs - Program Director
  • RSM Development Services - Program Instructor
  • Aurora University - Hall Director
  • City of Silver Lake - Youth Counselor
  • Youth Outreach - Crisis Counselor
  • Kenosha County Human Development - Program Coordinator
  • National Opinion Research Centers - Social Survey Research