Sociology is the study of group life. As a social science it combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relations, social class, environment, technology and communications, healthcare, and illness, social movements, community responses to disasters, and pressing contemporary social issues.
In addition to our own interactions and behaviors, social forces impact our families, schools, businesses and the communities in which we live. Therefore, sociology provides new tools for understanding and building better social relationships.
It is relatively easy to combine sociology with other degrees. Popular combinations include business, communication studies, family and consumer science, government, geography, health science, history, military science, philosophy, psychology, theatre and women's studies. With planning, a second degree or a minor may be achieved without altering a student's original graduation date.
Contact Information:
Department of Sociology-Anthropology
MSC 3BV
New Mexico State University
P. O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
505.646.3821 phone
505.646.3725 fax
Graduate Student Advisor: socgrad@nmsu.edu
Undergraduate Advisor: socugrad@nmsu.edu
Online Coordinator: soconlin@nmsu.edu