Sociology
Do you find yourself looking at your school, your neighborhood, or perhaps the world and wondering how it got that way?
Sociology examines the forces that shape your life at both the broad societal level and the level of daily interactions. It addresses a variety of intellectual as well as policy- related issues and concerns, such as socioeconomic and demographic change, social institution (such as law, medicine, education, the family, politics, the professions), and the structure of social inequality.
As a discipline, sociology is concerned with the methods of inquiry as well as with the substance. As a sociology student, you will ask questions not only about social phenomena, but also use a set of methods for their systematic analysis. A sociological education goes beyond the structure of societies and social relations to encourage the development of critical and analytical thinking abilities.
Classes in PC’s sociology department will challenge you to increase your awareness of the complexities of different societies. The curriculum is designed to stimulate your intellectual growth and prepare you to participate in the local, national and world communities.
