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Sociology

Sociology is the study of human social behavior. A basic social science devoted to the empirical (observed) analysis of social, cultural and historical contexts of human interactions, sociological inquiry emphasizes how social forces influence individual experiences. A primary goal of the Sociology program is to provide undergraduate and graduate majors a solid foundation within the discipline, particularly in the area of theory, research methods and statistics, and human diversity.