作为一门社会学专业的学生，​​您将研究人类如何相互联系以及他们为何在不同的社会中蓬勃发展和挣扎。该课程专为希望与各种环境中的儿童，青少年和年轻人一起工作的学生而设计。您将探索教育，关系建立和有效编程的变革力量，以对青年发展产生积极影响。该集中课程旨在为学生做好在与教育有关的领域，非营利性机构以及专门从事青年外展和计划工作的宗教，文化和社区组织的职业的准备。
As a sociology major, youll study how humans relate to one another and why they thrive and flounder in different societies. This concentration is designed for students who want to work with children, teens, and young adults in various settings. You'll explore the transformative power of education, relationship-building, and effective programming to positively impact youth development. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in education-related fields, nonprofit agencies, and religious, cultural, and community organizations that specialize in youth outreach and programming. Suffolk underscores the importance of real-world experience. In addition to your coursework, as a junior and senior you'll have the chance to engage in practicums to conduct fieldwork and help underserved segments of the population. Our well-connected faculty help students obtain internships at a wide range of Boston-area sites, including local courts, youth services centers, schools, law firms, hospitals, crisis centers, social service providers, and shelters.