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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The study of sociology, like other liberal arts and science disciplines, has a practical and an academic side. Sociology teaches skills of observation, organization, writing and data analysis. Research shows that employers strongly desire these competencies.
Other benefits extend beyond career concerns. Sociology helps students gain an understanding of the social world. The sociological point of view questions common sense beliefs and encourages students to acquire accurate answers about social behavior.
Job categories for employment include human services, criminal justice, business and commerce, education, research, community relations, computer information systems and communications.
Sociology is an excellent major or minor for pre-professional training. An undergraduate sociology degree provides a solid base in such fields as law, social work, journalism, criminal justice, urban planning, international relations, gerontology and business administration. Each of these professional fields requires an advanced degree. Some of the most prestigious MBA programs in the country seek students who have general social science undergraduate training rather than specialized business program preparation.
Becoming a professional sociologist requires at least a master's degree; a doctorate usually is beneficial. Professional sociologists teach in colleges and universities, do research for government and private agencies, and serve as consultants for many different types of businesses and organizations. Numerous universities have added graduate programs in applied sociology that prepare graduates to work on practical problems such as stopping urban decay, controlling crime or lessening racial tensions. Some applied sociology programs stress providing people-to-people services such as family counseling.
Faculty Advisers
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
(630) 942-2495
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Sociology, Associate in Arts
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Sociology, A.A. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Shaheen Chowdhury IC 3037E (630) 942-3036 Mary Jean Cravens IC 3037A (630) 942-2333 Julie Ann Durrer IC 2011C (630) 942-2032 Sherwood Edwards IC 2099C (630) 942-2077 Christine Monnier IC 3005A (630) 942-2438 R. Dean Peterson IC 3037E (630) 942-3036 Delores Wunder IC 3029F (630) 942-3072
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495.
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