Sociology
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Sociology focuses on human behaviour in the context of culture and society. More specifically, sociologists examine the relationships and interactions that occur within and between social systems, institutions, communities and societies. By studying sociology, you enhance your understanding of society and human behaviour, and will be equipped with analytical skills to participate in public debates on societal issues.
Bachelor of Arts
The Sociology program is available as a major, double major or honours option as part of a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Arts is a four year program and covers a broad range of subject areas concerned with the study of human beings and the evolution and nature of global societies, ideas, and institutions. In your first two years of the program, you will select courses in fields like humanities, languages, social sciences as well as science and business to provide you with a broad foundation for advanced study in your chosen subject area during the final two years.
Sample Courses
Below are some first year courses that have been taught in the sociology department at UNB:
- Picturing Society: Image, Meaning and Memory in the Photographic Era
- Youth Culture and Society
- Men and Women - Then and Now
- Violence and Society
- Current Social Issues
Sociology @ Work
A BA in Sociology could lead to work as a:
- Community Relations Director
- Human Resource Specialist
- Labour Relations Researcher
- Public Relations Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Market Research Specialist
