~ The Sociology Program at Missouri State ~

The Sociology Student Handbook
Written by Dr. Mike Carlie

 

Table of Contents

Picture of Missouri State Students I. Introduction

II. How Students Benefit from a Degree in Sociology

III. Choosing a Major or Minor at Missouri State

IV. Academic Programs in Sociology

V. Choosing a Minor to Complement your Sociology Major

VI. Career Opportunities in Sociology

VII. Graduate Study in Sociology

VIII. Sociology and the Future

IX. Campus Resources for Sociology Students

 

 

I. Introduction (click to open)

Disclaimer
Welcome
About the Handbook
Advisement
Extracurricular Activities in Sociology
Alpha Kappa Delta
Scholarships and Proctoring in Sociology
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II. How Students Benefit from a Degree in Sociology (click to open)

Benefiting Through Personal Growth
Benefiting Through Preparation for a Career
Benefiting Through Preparation for Graduate School
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III. Choosing a Major or Minor at Missouri State (click to open)

Which Major Should You Choose?
Do You Need a Minor?
How Many Majors and Minors Should a Student Have?
How Can Students Use the General Education Requirements to Their Best Advantage?
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IV. Academic Programs in Sociology: Content and Objectives (click to open)

The Objectives of a Sociology Degree
The Sociology Major
    The Core Component
    The Elective Component
Note Concerning Practicum and Internship Courses
The Sociology Minor
The Applied Social Research Minor
The Crime and Society Program
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V. Choosing a Minor to Complement Your Major in Sociology  (click to open)

Business
History
Journalism
Political Science
Psychology
Gerontology
Other Majors
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VI. Career Opportunities in Sociology (click to open)

Introduction
Nature of the Work
    Research
    Administrating
    Consulting
Working Conditions
Employment
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Job Outlook
Earnings
Information of Interest in Career Planning
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VII. Graduate Study in Sociology (click to open)
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VIII. Sociology and the Future (click to open)
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IX. Campus Resources for Sociology Students (click to open)

Career Planning and Placement Center
Continuing Education
Cooperative Education
Counseling Center
Learning Diagnostic Clinic
Meyer Library
Reading and Study Skills Lab
Study Away Program
Student Employment Service
Student Life and Development
Writing Center
Disability Support Services
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