plays an important role in our world. Through the scientific study of society and culture, sociology prepares students for the rapidly changing world in which we live. Core courses in sociological perspectives, social theory and research, provide the foundation for many options of study, especially in cultural anthropology, power and conflict, community studies, criminology, and women?s and gender studies.

The Sociology program offered by the Castleton University develops?develop sociological perspectives on social structure and culture, social change and conflict, globalization and international development. In addition to a broad and deep knowledge base, a degree in sociology will provide you with the ?flexible skills? required for a globalizing world. Many graduates of the sociology program go on to graduate or professional school to study sociology, cultural anthropology, social work, law, international development, and criminology.

Career prospects

A sampling of recent graduates of the program revealed that most obtained positions they sought and are satisfied with their jobs. Careers of our recent graduates include working in industry, human resources, education, state and federal governments, non-governmental agencies, community development, criminal justice, and as social and political activists and policy analysts. An increasing number of Castleton sociology students go to graduate school to study sociology, anthropology, social work, law, or criminal justice.