The department offers major programs in human relations, sociology, and nonprofit leadership and management. Through these programs, the department's major goals are to provide opportunities for students to:

1. pursue an understanding of human nature and development from organizational and sociological perspectives;
2. develop a broad-based understanding of human behavior and social relationships;
3. enhance their knowledge of American society, its social institutions and its current problems;
4. explore the diversity of people and cultures from around the world;
5. apply scientific methods to produce knowledge which can be useful for understanding and addressing individual and social problems;
6. develop critical reasoning and problem solving abilities, communication skills, and ethical concerns as tools for working and living;
7. specialize in areas of study in preparation for entry into a career or graduate school.
8. In addition to academic programs, the department offers students the opportunity to participate in off-campus experiences and self-assessment workshops which are designed to prepare students for a profession or career.
9. Additional information about each major is provided in Description for the Program and Expected Outcomes of the Major which may be obtained from the department office.