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Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
Public Health
An area that many sociologists study is public health and the medical sector. One of the possible career avenues for those interested in becoming a practitioner in public health is a Master’s degree in Public Health. Schools of Public Health offer a variety of programs such as Environmental Health, Health Law, Health Services, Epidemiology, Social and Behavior Sciences, to name just a few. A double major in Sociology and Biology or Allied Health makes sense if students are interested in enhancing their preparation and prospects of attending a graduate program in Public Health.
A major in sociology at Merrimack College can craft a course of study that will help prepare for applications to Schools of Public Health. The following is an example of one:
- SO 1001 Principles of Sociology
- SO 4300 Social Class in America
- SO 4600 Research Methodology
- SO 4910 Classical Social Theory
- SO 4920 Contemporary Social Theory
- SO 3400 Population Problems
- SO 3600 Sociology of Health
- SO 3850 Sociology of Aging
- SO 3330 Race and Ethnic Minorities
- SO 3450 Sociology of the Family or SO 3500 Domestic Violence
- SO 3800 Sociology of Gender or SO 4250 Social Change