1. Northwestern University WCAS Department of Sociology

2. Sociology The study of social institutions, collectivities, and groups.

3. Psychology Focuses on behavior at the individual level. Anthropology Focuses on smaller groups and their cultures. VS.

4. We ask questions like...

5. What role do personal connections and social networks play in producing financial crises?

6. How can social groups use the law and the legal system to produce change?

7. How do inequalities within society affect the health of individuals?

8. Our Department

9. Top-ranked World-class faculty 1 major, 2 minors Internship and independent research opportunities Our Department

10. Undergraduate Degree Programs B.A. in Sociology Minor in Sociological Research Minor in Sociological Studies

11. Concentrations Economic Sociology and Global Development Environment and Society Social Data Research Social Inequality: Class, Gender, and Race Sociology of Health, Medicine, and Science Sociology of Law/Law and Society Urban Sociology

12. All of our programs feature...... the chance to pursue your own independent research.... low student-professor ratios.

13. Intro Classes Interested in taking your first sociology course? All 100- and 200-level courses are a great place to start. For more information, please pick up a flyer and/or visit the sociology website.

14. “Real-Life” Learning Opportunities

15. Chicago Field Studies Program Competitive, one-quarter internship program for upper class students. Seminar + experience in a field and organization of your choosing. Engage in meaningful work, broaden your professional network and career horizons.

16. Undergrad Research Assistant Program Mentorship opportunity open to all undergraduates. Earn financial aid by helping faculty with their research. Develop skills and expertise to showcase when applying for Undergraduate Research Grants for your own projects.

17. Senior Thesis, Funding, and Honors Explore your chosen topic in depth. Hone your research and writing skills. Apply for a variety of grants and fellowships for undergraduate research. Earn departmental and university honors.

18. Q: Why study sociology?

19. A: Sociology will give you... Many career options. Marketable skills. The chance to expand your worldview and make a difference!

20. Career Possibilities

21. Our sociology grads hold a variety of positions in both for-profit and non-profit fields.... and many more! Medical/ Health Law Marketing Business Nonprofits The Arts

22. Our graduates leave with a variety of highly marketable skills.

23. Research Skills

24. Formulating and testing hypotheses. Evaluating research methods. Using statistical software. Reviewing literature and finding sources. Interpreting data. Identifying ethical issues in research.

25. Writing Skills

26. Proposing and developing well reasoned arguments. Writing reports for both general and specialized audiences. Proofreading and editing.

27. Interpersonal Skills

28. Teamwork in diverse groups. Knowledge of other cultures and global issues. Critical thinking; analytic reasoning. Problem-solving.

29. Companies That Have Hired Our Graduates... among many others!

30. NU Sociology on the Web Official Website sociology.northwestern.edu facebook.com/NUsociology @NUsociology http://goo.gl/7PBUZX