Sociology is a rich and vibrant discipline, centered around the influences groups have on individual behavior. The essence of sociology is that we are what we learn. Understanding that influences our place in the world and how we live and interact in that world
Sociology majors at MPCC will learn how to study people and the roles they play in society, both as individuals and in groups. They will also focus on the ways individuals influence groups and how groups influence individuals. Your coursework may cover such topics as families, mass media, race, class, gender and criminology.
Sociology is a rich and vibrant discipline, centered around the influences groups have on individual behavior. The essence of sociology is that we are what we learn. Understanding this influences our place in the world and how we live and interact in that world. A degree in sociology offers a myriad of employment opportunities in fields including social services, criminal justice, probation and parole, law, and corporate opportunities.
• Policy Analyst
• Lawyer
• Statistician
• Social Researcher
• Criminologist
• Management Consultant
• Media Planner
• Social Worker
• Survey Researcher/Pollster
• Human Resources Representative
• Public Relations Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
Pursuing a sociology concentration at MPCC allows a student to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher in sociology.
Sheri Hink-Wagner
Sociology Instructor - McCook Campus
hinkwagners@mpcc.edu
(308) 345-8155
Dr. Stephen Chicoine
Sociology Instructor - North Platte South Campus
308-535-3764
chicoines@mpcc.edu
