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Each year the department surveys it's graduating Seniors and alumni to obtain feedback about our program. The following comments offer some insight into students' perspectives on the Sociology major:
"I find myself more and more using the skills I learned at
Villanova in my sociology classes... [including] a lot of research,
critical thinking, etc. I am very glad I have my Villanova education to
help me out with [my current] stressful job!"
(JO, 2005) |
"I use SO MANY of the skills I learned in my theory and methods courses in my job everyday... Tell your students that it has been over 2 years since I presented my paper at the Mid-Atlantic Conference and I still talk about it. I also think about it every time I get up to give a speech about what I have been working on to corporate officers (and it is good practice because college students are kinder audiences then CEOs!)"
(CD, 2005) |
"Academically, I found that my undergraduate coursework prepared me for the intense workload and challenging courses of the doctoral program. This has been particularly true in my required statistics, methods, and theory courses. The major requirements provided a strong background for me so I could apply the course material to my own research interests. The time management skills I gained also aided my transition to graduate school; this has enabled me to complete my course-work, be a teacher’s assistant, and pursue my own research interests."
(JS, 2004) |
"I am thankful for the experience of writing multiple research papers because it was great preparation for graduate school. Students should realize that while these may seem like a daunting task at the time, in the end it will be worth it."
(JF, 2003) |
"A sociology major exposes students to a great deal of research and writing, which are the foundations of law school...the study of sociology teaches you how to think and approach problems analytically. Critical analytical thinking is a skill you need to master in law school."
(MD, 2002) |
"Sociology has helped me in many aspects of my career. It has broadened the landscape of my mind by forcing me to recognize the differences between society and individuals. Providing me with special insight into organizational behavior, it gave me a head start in my experiences after graduation."
(MR, 1999) |
"My Sociological background provided an edge in my career.
Sociology taught me to look at the 'big picture' and helps me to better
understand my clients, assess their needs and effectively communicate
with them."
(KC, 1998) |
"A sociology major exposes students to a great deal of research and writing which are the foundations of a law school...it teaches critical thinking which is a skill you need to master in law school."
(Sociology graduate and practicing attorney) |
"Overall, the teachers are wonderful... and the course options
are tremendous. In the Sociology department, I have always found a
teacher-student relationship... The Sociology department is a family
that welcomes a student to join their family. It is a kind of
department that helps a student to succeed in life."
(Anonymous) |
| "I think the Sociology department is wonderful at this school.
Compared with other programs, the staff is much more helpful, open and
responsive to the needs of the students than I've found in other
departments." (Anonymous) |
| The professors have been widely available and are eager to assist
and get you involved in jobs, research, etc. Information came to me! I
was very pleased with my Sociology department experience."
(Anonymous) |
| "I never had a problem with any teacher or class. Everything was
straightforward and clear cut. Teachers were always available to help
me. They also never forgot my name in future experiences... I always
received good advice from [my Sociology] teachers. The fact that it is
a small department is a plus." (Anonymous) |
| "Through-out my years studying Sociology, the majority of my classes encompassed tackling research and writing effectively and clearly. While the rigors of law school demand much from an aspiring attorney, critical reading, writing, and analytical skills are absolutely necessary for success in the field...My under-graduate experiences provided me with a great advantage in starting law school in that I was already exposed to analytical thinking and writing."
(Anonymous) |
| "Sociology has provided me with a great background of both creativity and
concreteness. I learned to balance ideas, observations and impressions about
society with action and concrete data."
(Anonymous) |
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