It's the people.

At Hollins, sociology begins with an interest in people: how we cope; how society influences our behavior; how, together or as individuals, we preserve or change the social order. The study of sociology develops a deeper understanding of the world in which we live and provides a foundation that can lead to a variety of interesting careers.

The Hollins sociology curriculum explores broad social questions and issues. In classes and in the field, you'll consider such questions as: How does society work? How does it affect the individual? How can individuals and groups initiate positive personal and social change?

All majors select a specialized concentration of courses and complete a common core of foundation studies in the history, research methods, and theoretical perspectives of the discipline. In classes and internships, students have opportunities to apply sociological concepts and methods of inquiry to contemporary issues and social problems.

The department offers a major and minor in sociology and minors in social work and anthropology.

Test the career waters with hands-on internships

Internships, an integral part of a Hollins University education, will give you entrees into careers. Most students do internships, particularly during the January Short Term. Recent internship sites have included:

• CNN, Atlanta
• Child Protective Services, Columbia, S.C.
• Cradle of Hope, Silver Spring, Md.
• Council for Community Services, Roanoke
• Offenders Aid and Restoration, Richmond
• Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation, Tallahassee
• Palm Beach (Fla.) Community United Way
• Total Action Against Poverty, Roanoke
• Turning Point (battered women's shelter), Roanoke
• West End Center, Roanoke