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Sociology and Urban Studies
David S. Surrey, Ph.D., Chairperson Mission Statement The Sociology and Urban Studies Department is dedicated to the Jesuit Mission of Saint Peter’s College. We embrace our multicultural, ever evolving, urban, national and global settings as a focal point, inside and outside of the classroom, to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. This dedication is reflected in our curriculum, our research, our graduates, our scholarship and our grants. Sociology and Urban Studies are four-year courses of study leading to Bachelor’s degrees. Both degrees prepare students for graduate work and employment. Sociology can lead to careers in social work, advertising, marketing, and government, including foreign service, as well as teaching. Urban Studies graduates often work in social work, government agencies, planning firms, private non-profits, community organizations and private industry. Sociology majors acquire a greater understanding and appreciation of life in a diverse world. They become aware of how society influences lives. They learn to value the power of individuals and groups in changing society. Majors develop skills in gathering and analyzing data on social issues and putting this information into a sociological context. Sociology also has a five year articulation agreement in Occupational Therapy with Seton Hall where students will receive a BA in three years from Saint Peter's and an MS in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall in two years.
A program in Public Policy is available in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies for both an Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree. |
