The subject matter of sociology includes the study and comparison of social institutions, social relationships, group structure and behavior, social organization, cultural values, social deviance, public opinion and communication, industry inter-group relations and social conflict, social change, urbanization, and population analysis.
Sociology as the science-of-society provides the student with a perspective for viewing and assessing major political, economic, religious, and familial trends in contemporary social systems.
Students that continue on in a bachelor's and master's degree program can find employment opportunities in teaching, social welfare, correction, probation and parole.