If you want to study?the connections between broad social forces and people?s everyday experiences, sociology has many opportunities to explore. As a sociology major you will study human behavior within its social context. You will attain a solid background in the theoretical frameworks and research methods that social scientists use to understand social interactions and the major social institutions of our society ? like family, economy, and religion.

At Queens, we apply experiential learning. You will practice the craft of sociology by critically analyzing social problems, collecting and interpreting empirical data, and applying informed sociological perspectives to public policy and community development.?