Sociology provides valuable insights into the human experience and
assists in the understanding of human behavior. Sociologists are
interested in understanding how people live and interact, in learning
how human groups of all kinds (families, sports teams, religious
groups, crowds, large bureaucratic organizations, etc.) operate in a
wide variety of situations, and in assessing and evaluating how
societies work. Sociology explores assumptions about people, their
groups, and their societies. It carefully analyzes problem areas and
evaluates possible solutions.
Sociology majors and minors who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point
average in the discipline and overall will be eligible for induction
into Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society.
Sociology with an Anthropology concentration is also offered at SUNY Fredonia. Students will develop skills in evaluating and conducting research through courses in theory, methods, statistics, and many specific content areas. Those skills and that knowledge can be applied in a wide variety of occupations and professions.