SOCIAL THEORY, SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHANGE: OVERVIEW

This area of study allows you to examine the interaction of social, political and economic structures, their history and how they affect us. You explore theories, methods and problems addressed by such fields as anthropology, political science and sociology. Your studies will help you develop your abilities to use theories and concepts to:

• identify and analyze social issues of critical concern for modern society,
• understand them in a historical context
• develop policies to address those issues
• communicate your ideas effectively

WHO CHOOSES SOCIAL THEORY, SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHANGE?

Graduates with a degree in this area of study work in a range of social service agencies, social ministry, policy arenas or go on to higher education in the social sciences or social work.

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY?

You have the opportunity to develop a concentration that responds to your goals and interests. Examples of popular concentrations include:

• African-American or ethnic studies
• sociology
• social theory
• public policy
• political science
• women's studies

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

• Area of Study Guidelines (www.esc.edu/SocialGuide)
• Area of Study web site (www.esc.edu/Socialarea)
• Ask us to mail you information or get answers to specific questions. (www.esc.edu/inquiry)