AAADS & Sociology

Interdepartmental major in AAADS + Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of society and of human social interaction as organized in systems of social relationships, organizations, and institutions. It seeks to explain the order, disorder, and change that characterize social life, as well as their implications for individuals.

With an interdepartmental major in African American and African Diaspora Studies and Sociology, you will acquire strategies and critical thinking skills to work with diverse populations in a variety of career fields.

Your course of study examines the experiences of people of African descent in the United States and throughout the world, with an emphasis on sociological techniques and approaches. This degree acquaints you with the basic principles, methods, and findings in sociology.

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