Sociology is the study of social life, including individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, and societies. Sociologists investigate the social causes and consequences of human behavior and interaction, such as inequality, poverty, discrimination, and urbanization. Sociologists are curious about what is going on in the social world and more importantly, why and how this matters for societies.<br><br>Students majoring and minoring in Sociology develop the following competencies/skills:<br><br>Strong background in sociological theories<br>Ability to apply sociological theories to understand social phenomena<br>Knowledge and application of research methods to understand the social world<br>Evaluation of quality of social scientific data<br>Ability to analyze social scientific data<br>Knowledge and use of statistical techniques and software<br>Effective communication skills<br><br>To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Sociology degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.