Department of Sociology
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Of her past experience as an undergraduate sociology
student at FSU, she says, “All of my teachers were excellent, even the ones who I thought were hard on me. They pushed me out of my comfort zone. Up until then, school was always easy to me, but they made me use my brain by challenging me - which was good.” >> Read More
Undergraduate Programs.
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The Department of Sociology offers two undergraduate degrees with the objectives of preparing students for teaching in secondary schools, engaging in further study at 
the graduate and professional levels, and pursuing entry-level careers in law enforcement, government, and the private sector. To achieve its objectives, the department requires students to complete the University College Core Curriculum and forty or more credit hours in sociology. Concentration requirements in sociology are offered for students seeking certification in social science education at the secondary level. A minor or set of free electives is required to supplement the majors and/or concentrations.
FSU alumnus, Antonio Jackson, believes that it is “the passion for the field” that has kept him rather busy for the last six years. A sociology instructor at Robeson Community College, Antonio launched his career as a teacher when he entered the classroom at Grey’s Creek Middle School, devoting his time to special needs students. He notes that special education teachers are rarities and the turnover rate is high, but the E.E. Smith graduate persevered as a public school educator for four years until opportunity promised him a position in his preferred field. >> Read More