/Institutions/Hardin-Simmons-University/json/2019-2020/Undergraduate-Catalog-local.json

/Institutions/Hardin-Simmons-University/json/2019-2020/Undergraduate-Catalog.json

Department of Sociology

https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors-minors/sociology-degrees/

Head of Department

Dr. Joanne Roberts

325-670-5863

HSU Box 16216

jroberts@hsutx.edu

Faculty

Jeremy Rhodes, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Joanne Roberts, Ph.D., Professor

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Department of Sociology are (1) to give the student a basic understanding of human interaction, social group relationships, and societal systems; . to prepare students for the profession of sociology; and . to assist in the preparation of students who are planning to enter careers such as criminal justice, social work, psychology, church-related vocations, speech pathology, communication, counseling, law, teaching, and recreation.