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Topic: College of Sociology


  
  Hamilton College - Academics - Sociology
Sociology at Hamilton is a rigorous but creative program in which accomplished professors and engaged students work closely together on a broad range of topics.
Recent sociology graduates have found success in health care, law, entertainment finance, educational psychology, labor relations, social work and teaching at a variety of levels.
Doing sociology means developing, evaluating and understanding research, so every course involves hands-on research possibilities for students, carried out in small classes with the close assistance and supervision of faculty members.
www.hamilton.edu /academics/department.html?dept=Sociology   (704 words)

  
  College of Sociology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The College of Sociology ("Collège de Sociologie" in French) was a loosely-knit group of French intellectuals, named after the informal discussion series that they organized.
The College was founded in 1937 in Paris and continued operating until 1939, when it was disrupted by the war.
The members of the College were united in their dissatisfaction with surrealism.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/College_of_Sociology   (310 words)

  
 Cabrillo College Sociology Home
Sociology may focus on the "micro" level of social interaction, which is concerned with the ways individuals interact in face-to-face settings to create and sustain social meaning.
Sociology also focuses on the "macro" level of society, which is concerned with larger entities such as economic, political, religious, educational or familial institutions.
At this level, sociology is concerned with both the internal operation of these institutions, the ways in which they influence one another, and the functioning of society as a whole.
www.cabrillo.edu /academics/sociology   (208 words)

  
 Bates College Catalog: Sociology
The curriculum in sociology is designed to introduce students to a sociological perspective, which explores social structures and their intersections with individual lives.
For students in the classes of 2004 and beyond, the requirements for the secondary concentration are: Sociology 204, 205, one junior-senior research seminar (Sociology 395), and any three additional courses in the Department of Sociology (a Short Term unit in the department may be substituted for one of these courses).
The course is concerned with social behavior, social institutions, and with the characteristics of sociology as a discipline that studies such behavior and institutions.
abacus.bates.edu /catalog01-02/SOC.html   (3557 words)

  
 Sociology at Barnard
Sociology aims to uncover the theoretical principles that illuminate social life.
Above all else, sociology is devoted to the exploration of actual social life in all its variety.
Sociology majors examine the processes that bind and separate people not only as individuals, but also as members of associations, groups, and institutions: cooperation and conflict; power and exchange; domination and dependency; deviance and social control.
www.barnard.edu /sociology   (215 words)

  
 College of Charleston, Sociology
As a social science, sociology applies objective and systematic methods of investigation to the discovery and identification of regularities in social life and to the understanding of the processes by which they are established and changed.
Sociology majors planning their semester schedule should be aware that both SOCY 360 and SOCY 371 require substantial effort and time commitment and should not be taken during the same semester.
Sociology graduates from the College of Charleston are employed in a variety of occupations and organizations.
www.cofc.edu /~soc_anth/Sociology_Files/sociology-handbook.html   (2223 words)

  
 St. Olaf College | Northfield, Minnesota, USA
Sociology, in the words of C. Wright Mills, is the search for "public issues" that underlie "private troubles".
Though Sociology and Anthropology are two distinct fields of research, they are brought together under one major at St. Olaf College.
While Sociology and Anthropology focus on different aspects, both examine the human condition, as both examine the way society influences people's lives.
www.stolaf.edu /depts/sociology   (201 words)

  
 Alma College: Sociology & Anthropology
Sociology and Anthropology investigate basic processes, structures, culture and change in social reality and what it means to be human in that complex reality.
Alma's Sociology and Anthropology graduates successfully pursue graduate education in many fields as well as careers in sociology and social work, business and personnel administration, law, ministry, museum curatorship, corrections, government and many other areas.
Alma College is one 240 institutions nationwide — and one of only four Michigan institutions — selected for inclusion in the Colleges of Distinction Guidebook, which profiles institutions that are consistently recognized for quality teaching, the kinds of experiences available to students, and how well students do after they graduate.
www.alma.edu /academics/sociology   (295 words)

  
 Connecticut College - Sociology
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the family to social movements and revolutions; from the divisions based on race, gender and social class to the underlying and shared beliefs of a common culture.
The program in sociology provides students with the theoretical and methodological tools that can be applied to virtually any aspect of social life and prepare them for a wide variety of careers.
www.conncoll.edu /academics/departments/sociology   (184 words)

  
 Gordon College: Sociology and Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The sociology major is designed to offer an understanding of the characteristics, processes and components of human social life and impart the skills necessary for critical analysis of the same.
Sociology students at Gordon benefit from a rich variety of course offerings in gender, identity, race, education, culture, religion, family and international development studies.
Gordon sociology graduates are working worldwide in a variety of settings including teaching, research, law, ministry, international development, human services and industry.
www.gordon.edu /academics/sociology/overview.htm   (779 words)

  
 Hope College | Sociology & Social Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The professors in the Department of Sociology and Social Work are committed to
College and their students; five of the six professors graduated from
   So as you reflect on college life, major decisions, and your future career please feel free to stop by or call one of us for advice.  We're here to help you to have the best college experience and to help prepare you for life after Hope.    
www.hope.edu /academic/sociology   (81 words)

  
 Sociology at Luther College
Sociology is the systematic study of human groups and human social activity.
Sociology explains and ties together the many dimensions of human life, perhaps most significantly the groups that we build.
In the sociology major at Luther, students are exposed to the various orientations within the discipline.
www.luther.edu /learning/dept/soc.html   (415 words)

  
 McDaniel College Sociology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Graduates of McDaniel’s sociology program have gone on to careers in counseling, social work, law, teaching, the ministry, juvenile justice and law enforcement.
Each of the concentrations provides a solid foundation in sociology theory and research methods, complemented by interdisciplinary study in such fields as business, economics, communication, and biology.
Sociology students have served internships in the state’s attorney’s office, local and state police departments, the courts, the U.S. Marshall’s office, and the Department of Juvenile Services.
www.mcdaniel.edu /academics/sociology/sociolog.shtml   (143 words)

  
 Berea College - Sociology - Home Page
Sociology courses contribute to the liberal education of students regardless of major.
The major in sociology will prepare students for graduate work in sociology, social work, applied sociology or any field of study related to the sociological perspective.
Graduates of the Berea College Department of Sociology are prepared for employment in a wide variety of applied sociology and social science careers.
www.berea.edu /SOC   (149 words)

  
 Franklin College - Sociology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sociology studies how people together create these relations and what are their consequences.
Thus, sociology can provide individuals with an understanding of how the groups they are a part of influence their lives.
Sociology can also be of practical use in preparing individuals for careers in such fields as conducting social scientific research; teaching sociology and social studies; doing social work, personnel work, human relations in industry, public relations, social service and community planning, as well as work of unordained variety in religious organizations.
www.franklincollege.edu /socweb/why.htm   (357 words)

  
 Rockford College : Anthropology & Sociology
The challenge of anthropology and sociology is to go beyond appearances and peer behind the masks that people and organizations wear.
As majors in anthropology and sociology at Rockford College, students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and choose from a number of concentrations: anthropology and sociology, criminal justice, pre-social work, human relations, and urban studies.
Both anthropology and sociology are popular majors and minors for students planning futures in such professions as law, politics, social work, public health, urban planning, community relations, and public administration, not to mention medicine and divinity school.
www.rockford.edu /aboutrc/programs/anthropology.asp   (534 words)

  
 Lourdes College: Academics - Sociology & Justice Studies Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior.
Sociology is a valuable liberal arts major for students planning careers in a wide variety of fields including human services, public administration, social research, community relations, and politics.
A Sociology degree also provides a good foundation for those planning to enter graduate school in law, demography, social health planning, counseling, and a variety of other programs.
www.lourdes.edu /Sociology   (433 words)

  
 Department of Sociology
Sociology, the scientific study of human behavior in social groups, seeks to understand how people interact, how they organize themselves in social groups, and how this organization changes.
Courses in sociology focus on the basic forms of social organization and social processes, in our own and other cultures, and on the theoretical approaches sociologists use to understand those basic forms.
The Sociology Department at Grinnell College seeks to develop in students the sociological knowledge and skills that will enable them to think critically and imaginatively about society and social issues.
www.grinnell.edu /academic/sociology   (357 words)

  
 Mills College - Sociology
Sociology at Mills teaches the sociological imagination through systematic study of empirical research results, theory, and method.
Students who major in Sociology acquire a breadth of knowledge and a set of skills that will enable them to achieve a variety of career and life goals.
And, regardless of one's career plans, the Sociology major is an excellent foundation for lifelong learning and citizenship in the global village.
www.mills.edu /academics/undergraduate/soc   (449 words)

  
 Aquinas College :: Sociology Department
Sociology faculty have diverse interests that range from gender and body image to technology and Star Trek.
The Aquinas sociology curriculum contains the fundamentals of the discipline, including courses on class, race and gender.
Sociology alumni are working in a diverse array of professions from coast to coast.
www.aquinas.edu /sociology/index.html   (133 words)

  
 College of Sociology - Definition, explanation
The College of Sociology was a loosely-knit group of French intellectuals, named after the informal discussion series that they organized.
The College was founded in 1937 in Paris and continued operating until 1939, when it was disrupted by the war.
The members of the College were united in their dissatisfaction with surrealism.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/co/college_of_sociology.php   (589 words)

  
 Saint Anselm College - Sociology
The study of sociology gives the student an understanding and appreciation of the nature of society, social institutions, and people as social beings and creators of culture.
Sociology provides a background for pursuing further study in sociology, business, law, social work, social services, counseling, communications, and other related areas.
Sociology also prepares students for employment in the public and private sectors in such areas as management, public relations, human resources, applied research, public policy, administration, and teaching.
www.anselm.edu /academics/depts/sociology   (159 words)

  
 Calvin College - Sociology Department
The Department welcomes new assistant professor (and recent Jeopardy champion) Martin Hughes, who joined the Calvin College faculty in the fall of 2007.
Professor Hughes earned his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Arizona.
His research is in culture, organizations, education, and historical change.
www.calvin.edu /academic/sociology   (45 words)

  
 Sociology
Sociology: The Comparative Method Sociologists have embraced what is known as the comparative method as the most efficient way to expose taken-for-granted 'truths' or laws that people have adopted.
Sociology and Its Aim Sociology is the scientific study of society and human behavior.
Love In Today's Society Steve Carey Introduction A key to understanding Sociology and the Social Sciences in general is to evaluate subjects through time and compare and contrast characteristics that have changed and those that have remained the same.
www.co.cx /dir.cgi/Sociology.0.html   (2065 words)

  
 USC College Department of Sociology
Our longstanding depth in the field of sociology of families is strengthened through our continued relationship with the Andrus Gerontology Center.
Our emergence as a national leader in the sociology of sex and gender is due in part to our productive relationship with Gender Studies Program and the Center for Feminist Research.
And most recently, the sociology department has been in the forefront of efforts to build the new Southern California Population Research Center (SCPRC), an interdisciplinary center for demographic research on families, race and immigration.
www.usc.edu /dept/sociology   (242 words)

  
 San Bernardino Valley College - Department - Academic - Sociology
Sociology is both a scientific and humanistic discipline.
The study of sociology prepares students for further study of and careers in social work, probation, corrections, human services, law enforcement, research, public policy, law and education.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major in sociology should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
www.valleycollege.edu /Department/Academic/Sociology/index.php   (155 words)

  
 Berea College - College Catalog - Sociology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Requirements for the Sociology major are as follows, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
The sociology of development is concerned with sociological studies of causes and processes of social and economic change in the “developing” or Third World countries.
The course covers the historical background to applied sociology, issues in the use of sociological knowledge, and selected case studies of applied sociology in various settings.
www.berea.edu /catalog/sociology.asp   (3004 words)

  
 Sociology Department - Boston College
Sociology Professor and Center on Wealth and Philanthropy Director Paul Schervish discussed Bill Gates' decision to step back at Microsoft and step up in philanthropy on Tuesday's edition of NPR On Point, heard locally on WBUR-FM.
Sociology major Criag Smith is on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Sociology PhD student Esteban Calvo Bralic's brief on financing retirement in America is available on the Center for Retirement Research website.
www.bc.edu /schools/cas/sociology   (679 words)

  
 Swarthmore College :: Sociology & Anthropology :: Sociology & Anthropology
At Swarthmore, we view sociology and anthropology as disciplines engaged in a common intellectual task.
Sociology and anthropology analyze individual experiences and connect them to larger social issues.
The goal of sociology and anthropology is not merely to acquire knowledge about different societies, but also to critically engage with the complexities of social life.
www.swarthmore.edu /SocSci/SocAnth   (225 words)

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