The Sociology Department offers students an understanding of the dynamics, principles
and patterns that govern human interaction and social structure. At Old Westbury,
students are exposed both to the substantive knowledge and to the theories and
methods of the discipline. Students exposed to sociology in this way are able
to work independently to increase and clarify their understanding of human social
life.
Graduates of the Sociology Department have open to them an array of career
opportunities, including professions in social work, law, journalism, public
administration and education. Criminology majors will be well prepared
for employment in various occupations within the criminal justice system. Both
programs also prepare students for graduate school in a variety of social
science
and social policy fields.
