"It is the...task of the social scientist to translate personal troubles into public issues."...C. Wright Mills

Concentrations/Emphases

In addition to a major in sociology, you may select an emphasis consisting of 9 or more credits in a specified area. 

Emphasis study areas ARE NOT formal programs and ARE NOT REQUIRED for either a major or minor. They have been developed by the department faculty to assist students and their advisors in planning elective course choices within the major or minor. We believe that they can be very effective for students who wish to explore potential vocational leads or test the strength of their interest in areas for graduate study. Further information may be obtained from the faculty who teach the listed courses or from the Department Chairperson.

Emphases:

• Deviance/Social Control
• Social Work
• Community/Environment
• Family/Socialization

Concentrations:

• Adult Life & Aging
• Applied Sociology

Other links for students:

• Information on Majors and Minors in Sociology
• Information on Concentrations and Emphases in Sociology
• Information on Social Work
• The Sociology Club at UWSP

Questions? If you have any questions about this website, or experience any difficulties or problems, please notify Dr. Doug Forbes. You can email him at dforbes@uwsp.edu