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More about the Department of Sociology
Curriculum
We offer a major, with four possible concentrations, and a minor. More…
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Department of Sociology
Mount Saint Vincent is a small college with an intimate
community, in America's largest city. The sociology
faculty recognize the opportunity this provides for
flexible education and training of individual students. Our
faculty/student ratio is small and our faculty attentive,
so that we can tailor our educational programs to specific
needs of individual students. Students are grounded in the
substance of the discipline, yet encouraged to develop
expertise according to their own interests and needs.
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Sociology is the scientific study of human social structures and behavior. It provides a rich foundation of practical and theoretical knowledge directly concerned with all dimensions of social life...from the intimacy of family relations to the angry mob...from crime to religion...from the experience of social diversity to the shared beliefs of a common culture, and more.....
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The knowledge and skills acquired by sociology majors
are central to understanding the most critical
questions in our society today, as well as the most
critical needs in the labor market. Sociology graduates
will have developed an understanding of human
behavior, cultural influences, organizational
aspects of life, and work that
is very applicable to the demands of
different careers.
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The Department of Sociology offers a diverse program
that establishes a strong foundation for an informed
understanding of the nature of social life and social
change. Students majoring in sociology select one of
several areas of concentration that include criminology
and justice, social work, education, and general
sociology. Additionally, students are encouraged to
participate in internships that provide "real
life" experience in the many fields that are
related to the study of sociology.
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In the Sociology Department at Mount Saint Vincent, our
success is dependent on the success of our
students.












