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Location: Howley Hall 119
Phone: 401-865-2125
Fax:  401-865-2232

The primary objective of the major is to provide students with a better understanding of human behavior, particularly in the context of social groups, organizations, and society.  The major offers a sound education in the discipline of sociology and, consistent with its location in a liberal arts curriculum, stresses the acquisition of skills that go beyond the confines of the discipline.

Courses in the major emphasize those skills important to students' careers:  critical thinking, ability to read and write analytically, to problem-solve, and to communicate orally. 

In addition to traditional and innovative classroom experiences, sociology majors can avail themselves of opportunities for independent study, internships, service experiences in the community, research and senior thesis courses under the supervision of a faculty mentor, and invitations to our annual sociology lecture and recognition series.

Career possibilities for sociology majors include:

• criminal justice
• law
• counselor
• social service
• marketing
• public relations

The Major
A major is offered in sociology which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

The Minor
A minor in sociology is also available.

For detailed information on the requirements for the sociology major or minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

The Faculty
Professors
Eric L. Hirsch, Ph.D., Chairperson
Hugh F. Lena, Ph.D.
Charlotte G. O'Kelly, Ph.D.
Cornelius Riordan, Ph.D.
Josephine A. Ruggiero, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors
Cedric de Leon, Ph.D.
James W. Moorehead, Ph.D.
Maureen Outlaw, Ph.D.
Arthur Scott, Jr., M.A.

Visit the Web pages maintained by the Department of Sociology:
http://www.providence.edu/sociology/