Sociology
Sociology is the study of human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organizations, institutions, and development of human society.
Sociology Jobs
Wondering if sociology is the right course of study for you? Do you have an interest in working for at a government agency? As a social worker? In law enforcement? In marketing? These and hundreds of other career paths are possible through a sociology degree. There are many employment opportunities with a sociology degree.
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Mission:
- Develop the students’ ability to think critically and analytically about fundamental elements and issues of society, culture, and human nature
- Prepare the student for future careers in and related to sociology while also helping to prepare them to better understand, relate, and contribute to their world
- Enhance students’ ability to think and reason from a sociological perspective
- Help students expand their knowledge base in sociology
- Enhance students ability to articulate their ideas verbally and in writing
- Sociology Major
- Psychology and Social Relations Major
- Sociology Minor
- Psychology and Social Relations Minor
Our faculty has a wide variety of teaching and scholarship interests in environmental studies and environmental science, including…
Small Classes and Hands-On Learning: The Sociology Department at the University of New England offers students small class sizes, with personal attention from professors, while focusing on experiential, hands-on learning.




