Sociology is the scientific study of human societies. At the macro-level, sociology studies societies as a whole and their social institutions such as the family, economy, religion, polity, and education. At the micro-level, sociology is concerned with everyday interactions within small social groups. The purpose of the sociology curriculum is to: provide education in the theories, concepts, definitions and language of sociology, cultivate an understanding of the methods of research and interpretation of research findings, prepare students for graduate study in sociology, develop selected skills applicable to careers in the public or private sector.