Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.  Sociology's subject matter ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.  In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance.  Sociology offers something for everyone, but, surprisingly, its career potential is just beginning to be tapped. 

The Department of Sociology at UNO, part of the College of Liberal Arts, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Arts degree in both Sociology and Applied Sociology.  Two of the department's major areas of specialization are environmental sociology and gender studies. In addition to several courses in these areas, the sociology curriculum includes courses in theory, research methods, race relations, statistics, social inequality, and population problems.  Other courses are devoted to extensive study of cities, families, crime, industry, and social change.  For a complete list and catalog descriptions see the Sociology Courses section of the university catalog.