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Sociology is the discipline at the heart of understanding the human condition. The sociology major provides excellent preparation for graduate school and professional training. It builds the necessary skills for careers in public policy, law, human and organizational relations, education, social service, criminal justice, and a variety of entrepreneurial activities

The department provides insight into diversity and is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to learning.  The department also contributes to the liberal arts mission of the college by sharing its knowledge with other disciplines and the community.

FIND OUT WHY Sociology is "THE" major!

Department News, Events & Activities

April 16, 2009 Java Time! Get your Gemeinscaft Here! Every Week Sociology Faculty will be at the Dunkin Donuts to socialize, drink, and eat with students »

April 13, 2009 Yvonne Vissing was named the 2008 Sociologist of the Year Award by the New England Sociological Association »

Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate

  • B.A. Sociology
  • B.S. Sociology
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Concentrations

  • Child Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • Computer Science & Research
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gerontology
  • Human Behavior & Organization
  • Minor Area of Study
  • Minor in Sociology

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  • Got a Question? Tel: 978.542.6144 yvissing@salemstate.edu

Related Links

  • American Sociological Association
  • Eastern Sociological Society
  • Alpha Kappa Delta
  • US Census
  • Sociology Jeopardy
  • National Opinion Research Center

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