Sociology is the study of relationships between people as they participate in groups ranging in size and intimacy, from their families to societies. Because sociology has many areas of specialization, it can prepare majors for a variety of career options. Fields in which sociology graduates are working include law enforcement, management, personnel, public relations, sales, and social research. Others have gone on to law school. Sociology is also a major of choice for people who want advanced degrees in social work. Job prospects in the 1990s are projected to be very good for people with master's and doctoral degrees in sociology.

Sociology is a flexible major ideally suited for students seeking a double major or an interdisciplinary major combining sociology with another area. The sociology minor is designed to give freedom of choice among departmental courses, allowing students either to complete the courses required of all majors, specialize in a topic area such as crime and law, or seek a broad overview of the field. Both the major and the minor can be tailored to the career objectives of the individual, and students from other majors will find a number of courses relevant to their career interests.