What is sociology?
The department of sociology offers programs and course work designed to further awareness and understanding of social life including the social causes and consequences of human behavior in groups, organizations, societies, and various cultures. Completion of the curriculum in sociology provides a broad background for students pursuing a variety of careers by helping them to develop the skills most valued by today's employers. These include the ability to communicate effectively and to frame and solve problems realistically and in a teamwork setting. Students interested in research and administrative positions, pursuing graduate degrees in sociology or other related academic fields, or training for teachers of these subjects will find the program in sociology academically and professionally rewarding.
What can I do with a degree in sociology?
The following links will help to answer this often-asked question:
Careers in Sociology - by W. Richard Stephens, Jr.
Barbara Keating's Careers in Sociology Page
Links of Interest
- College of Arts and Letters - This page has links to other departments in the college, frequently used forms, funding opportunities, and scholarship applications.
- WKU Center for Teaching and Learning - The purpose of the Center for Teaching and Learning is to advance the University community’s commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement in learning through exemplary ideas, activities, and resources.
- WKU Office of Graduate Studies - The Graduate Office serves both as the point of contact for prospective and new graduate students and as a liaison between students and faculty members of all graduate programs.
- American Sociological Association - ASA is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profesion serving the public good.
- The SocioWeb (Complete Sociology Resource Guide) - This site includes articles and essays, bigwigs in sociology, information on sociological theories, surveys and statistics for use in research, and more.