The sociology major involves 10, three-credit courses. Through these courses, as well as experiential learning opportunities, students form a foundation of sociological knowledge and understanding. They learn the methodological skills necessary to gather and evaluate information, and they develop an understanding of how sociological questions and answers influence social policy. Just as important, they build the skills that are important to success in the professional field, including critical thinking, the ability to read and write analytically, to solve problems, and to effectively communicate.

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Anthropology: A minor in anthropology at PC engages with questions of social justice, inequality, injustice, and discrimination. By using decolonial, anti-colonial, and anti-oppressive methodologies and pedagogies, our students learn to “see like an anthropologist.” Students will be challenged to see the world from different and contrasting points of view. As a minor, students in anthropology will learn to read the world.

Sociology: A minor in sociology is also available, and it is a valuable addition to many other fields of study, including anthropology, health policy and management, public and community service studies, global studies, secondary education, business, humanities, and many others. Students wishing to minor in sociology must complete six courses in the program, including Introductory Sociology, Social Research Methods, and four additional sociology courses, selected based on the student’s interests and career plans.

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