Sociology Program

Now Located in Science Hall 289

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.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
New Mexico State University
MSC 3WSP
PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

Phone: 575-646-3448
Fax: 575-646-7601