While studying Sociology, you’re learning to investigate the social ties between private and public, agency and structure, or individual and society. You’ll develop important skills to critically apply a sociological perspective to your own life and to the social worlds in which you live.
These skills may include:
- Analytical skills applied to understanding the constructed nature of social life
- Qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and interviewing, statistical interpretation, synthesis of facts, and presentation of findings
- Collaboration and leadership skills gained through hands-on fieldwork experiences
- Time management of projects throughout planning, organization, and implementation stages
- Problem solving and presentation of alternative solutions to contemporary social issues
- Clear and concise written communication that incorporates an alertness of how power operates across different levels of society
- Critical thinking and public speaking skills that demonstrate an ability to see issues from a variety of perspectives
