Rural Sociology
Overview
Sociology is the scientific study of groups of humans. So, Rural Sociology is the scientific study of groups of humans who live out in the country. At some schools, Rural Sociology is offered as a minor only and, at others, it is offered only to graduate students.Rural sociologists analyze the problems of rural people and their communities all over the world. It's a good thing, too, because rural areas are pivotal in providing for national and international energy needs, national defense, agricultural production, and outdoor recreation.
If you major in Sociology, you'll learn about how groups, organizations, and societies are structured in rural communities. You'll study crime and violence, sex and gender, families, health and illness, work and leisure, ethnic relations, religions and cultures, and social classes. You'll also study the very fascinating ways in which perpetually increasing technology affects and transforms rural life.
Selected Schools
Bar Harbor, ME
- $45,630 Tuition
- 1360 Avg SAT
- 360 Enrolled
Montreal, QC
- $7,031 Tuition
- 1380 Avg SAT
- 25,081 Enrolled
Macon, GA
- $42,012 Tuition
- 1260 Avg SAT
- 4,807 Enrolled
Coral Gables, FL
- $58,102 Tuition
- 1400 Avg SAT
- 12,883 Enrolled
Charles Town, WV
- 1,724 Enrolled
New York, NY
- $14,200 Tuition
- 1310 Avg SAT
- 178 Enrolled
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SAMPLE CURRICULUM
Gender Relations and Social Change
Introduction to Rural Sociology
Latin American Society
Local Impacts of Global Commodity Systems
Population Dynamics
Principles of Community Development
Research Design and Analysis
Rural Areas in Metropolitan Society
Technology and Society
Topics in Rural Sociology
HIGH SCHOOl PREPARATION
Sociology involves lots of writing, reading, analysis, and criticism. American history and English composition courses are probably the most similar subjects in high school. You'll probably be required to take a college-level Statistics course, so some Math isn't a bad idea, either. Knowledge of a foreign language is a big plus, too, because you will probably be required to take several foreign language classes as a Sociology major.
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