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Sociology

If you sometimes wonder about why people act the way they act or think the way they think, you might consider majoring in sociology. Courses in sociology expose students to a variety of views of social life. Graduates from Central’s sociology program have gone on to law enforcement and to work against domestic violence, as well as become housing directors, social workers, lawyers and employment specialists for nonprofits.

Strengths of Central's sociology program

Faculty

Successful Careers

Internships

Central offers plenty of opportunity to get practical experience. The sociology department has established internships where students can learn social work by observing professionals in the field. Internships normally last 10 weeks. Recent internships sites include:

A popular option is the Chicago Metropolitan Program, where students spend 10 weeks living, working and attending classes in the city. Past Chicago internships have included social work in correctional institutions, schools and an inner-city church.

Learn more about internships at Central.

Courses

Because there are so many aspects of human interaction, Central’s sociology program provides a broad range of elective courses. This allows students to select course offerings that capture their imagination. Courses in theories and methods are required, but the other courses completed depend on student interests. Sociology courses include:

Sample Schedule

Freshman year

Sophomore year

Junior year

Senior year

Get more details from the course catalog! (Note: this is a PDF file)

Facilities

Central College is one of the most beautiful college campuses you'll find. A perfect mix of old and new, our buildings reflect our history and our future. Our state-of-the-art facilities include:

Organizations

No matter what your interests are, Central has a student group or organization that you’ll want to join! Sociology students might be interested in Central’s Sociology and Anthropology Club.

Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to study abroad with one of Central’s eight international programs to enhance their development as global citizens, or with Central’s Chicago program and the Washington, D.C., program. Learn more about Central’s study abroad programs.