School of Arts and Sciences | Academic Programs
Human Relations

This major draws on the disciplines of sociology and psychology to provide a broad understanding of relationships — the complex dynamics of communities and cultures. Faculty–student field trips to various service agencies in Long Island round out challenging seminar discussions and student research.

Courses to consider include Ancient Native Americans; Criminology; Human Sexuality; Industrial Psychology; Inequality and Social Class; and Sociology of the Family.

Careers to consider include advertising; commercial banking; community agencies; consumer research; government service; law enformcement; mental health clinics; personnel; politics; psychiatric institutions; rehabilitative services; research organizations; social work; statistics; and university teaching.