Imagine a high school cafeteria. It’s not just one giant group of students; there are cliques, groups within groups that only socialize with each other.

How do these cliques form? Why are some kids more popular than others? Why do people act one way at home and a completely different way at school? If you've pondered questions like these, consider majoring in sociology.

Sociology majors learn how to study people and the roles they play in society, both as individuals and in groups. As a sociology major, you’ll study people as companions, the ways in which they live, work, and play together. You’ll also examine the problems, from family arguments at the dinner table to violent crime, that occur within groups.

Students wishing to transfer to a four-year school and major in Sociology can take related course work at Kirkwood as part of a Liberal Arts degree. Students enrolled in Liberal Arts complete general education and elective courses that prepare them for transfer and allow them to sample a variety of courses before choosing a major. Sociology courses can be taken as Social Sciences or elective credits as part of the Liberal Arts program core requirements.

As a Kirkwood student, you will work closely with your advisor to determine which sociology courses are appropriate for you and your transfer college choice. Check EagleNet for sociology course offerings.

For more information contact:

Social Sciences Department
1008 Cedar Hall
319-398-4911
social.sciences@kirkwood.edu

Advising and Transfer Center
108 Iowa Hall
319-398-5540
att@kirkwood.edu