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Sociology is the study of groups of people. By studying sociology, You are developing skills that will serve you in life and in your career. By practicing sociology you learn to support your opinions with reasoned facts. Though in real life, you will rarely be able to have the evidence in front of you, you'll draw on theories, concepts and empirical literature that you learned throughout your sociology experience. You will also develop confidence in speaking to groups, as well as discussing sensitive and controversial topics.
In business, health care and many other jobs where you will work with people, you will have to describe ideas in simple terms and you’ll have to convince clients about your recommendations without resorting to jargon or emotional appeals. Studying sociology will help with community consultations, where you will facilitate discussion with ordinary members of the public, policy managers, police, educators, social workers, business owners and other stakeholders. All of these activities are informed by the activities and literature you’ve read and participated in class.
Finally, one of the most important skills a sociology experience or degree provides is the ability to draw on critical thinking and to use persuasive interpersonal communication. This will allow you to problem solve, prioritize, and create different programs or presentations for your different audiences. The skills you learn in a sociology class are invaluable and will serve you well in your personal and professional experiences.
In business, health care and many other jobs where you will work with people, you will have to describe ideas in simple terms and you’ll have to convince clients about your recommendations without resorting to jargon or emotional appeals. Studying sociology will help with community consultations, where you will facilitate discussion with ordinary members of the public, policy managers, police, educators, social workers, business owners and other stakeholders. All of these activities are informed by the activities and literature you’ve read and participated in class.
Finally, one of the most important skills a sociology experience or degree provides is the ability to draw on critical thinking and to use persuasive interpersonal communication. This will allow you to problem solve, prioritize, and create different programs or presentations for your different audiences. The skills you learn in a sociology class are invaluable and will serve you well in your personal and professional experiences.