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SOCIOLOGY Are you a critical thinker who’s interested in human behavior? Do you have a natural curiosity for the world around you? Does working to solve social issues facing society sound fulfilling? Society and human behavior make for fascinating study. Understanding how social contexts affect behavior and create patterns opens up a world of research possibilities. Our program furthers understanding of social inequalities at every level—from individuals and families to social networks and institutions. Employing qualitative and quantitative data, you acquire a sharpened ability to analyze our social world, laying the foundation for a gamut of graduate programs and careers. Our innovative teaching methods include experiential learning through community work and collaborative research.
YOU WILL LEARN TO: • Understand inequalities/divisions within our society — race, class, gender, nation — and their effects on people’s choices and opportunities • Gather qualitative and quantitative data and analysis • Apply critical thinking to your research • Cultivate self-awareness and community engagement
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
EXPERT FACULTY: Dynamic research spearheaded by diverse faculty members (e.g. school to prison pipeline, inequality in the criminal legal system).
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
HUMAN SERVICES Public policy, public health, counseling, advocacy, mental health services, programming, administration CRIMINAL JUSTICE Corrections, rehabilitation, law enforcement, judiciary, pre-law EDUCATION Teaching, research, leadership GOVERNMENT Public policy, social statistics, demography, public administration, policy analysis, lobbying NON-PROFIT Leadership, research, organizing
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Students engage in experiential and embodied learning, such as interviews and video production to raise awareness of anti-Asian racism.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Students work with local community organizations on initiatives like voting and housing inequality.
SOCIOLOGY (continued) THE CLASSES Classes in the sociology program include but are not limited to: • Race, Class, Gender, and the School to Prison Pipeline • Criminal Justice: From Policing to Punishment
• Asian American Identities • Neighborhoods, Cities, Inequality • Women’s Issues Global Perspectives
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE Office of Scholarly Engagement We’ve built a home for you to discover all of the opportunities that help transform your education and future. Visit the Office of Scholarly Engagement for ways to enhance your classroom learning, prepare for a career, and grow in ways you never imagined with global studies, collaborative research, service learning in the community, honors program, and competitive fellowships. Visit stkate.edu/ose for more information.
“Knowledge you gain is always directly applicable to the world, and might call you to action.” – Nancy Heitzeg, Program Director
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:
• Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity • Women’s Studies • Public Policy
ALUM TRACKER St. Kate’s sociology alumni are currently employed by or have leadership roles at:
• City of Minneapolis • AARP • Hennepin County, Minn. • A wide range of nonprofit organizations
The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.
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