Description of Sociology Major

Sociology involves the gathering of information about society. The information is used to make generalizations and predictions about causes and consequences.

Sociology is appealing to those who want to work with people in various helping professions, to take part in the planning of communities and their facilities, to work toward solving social problems, and to gather information and test hypotheses about social life.

IU Southeast Department of Sociology offers the following tracks:
 Traditional
 Gender Studies
 Interdisciplinary Option 

RELATED SKILLS:

Analyze, synthesize, and interpret Information

Knowledge of social structures and change

Interpersonal communication (oral and written)

Interact well with diverse cultures/groups

Knowledge of community resources research and planning (sociological)

Statistical abilities

Critical thinking

Ability to understand and improve human relationships

Resolve conflicts/counseling

Insight into group dynamics

Work well under pressure

Computer skills (data processing and analysis)

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