Employment Relations
Overview
The specialization option in employment relations is designed to prepare students to apply sociological knowledge to the practical problems of the workplace. Fundamental changes in work and industry have intensified employer demands for broadly skilled professionals, supervisors, administrators, coordinators and consultants capable of critically evaluating, planning and implementing workplace changes.
In addition, employment relations places great emphasis on the acquisition of practical knowledge through case study analyses and an internship (SOC 433) in an actual employment setting. As interns, students have the opportunity to apply course concepts, ideas, and methods in a supervised employment context. As the capstone learning experience in developing concrete skills and abilities, the internship may provide students with valuable contacts and networks that will be of use to them in achieving their professional and career goals.
Students with an interest in employment relations will complete the following:
SOC 111, SOC 301, SOC 302, SOC 303, SOC 338, SOC 431, SOC 433,
Sociology Electives (15 hours)
Students must also declare and complete a minor in another department.
