Building Integrated Sociology Programs
The field of sociology is uniquely poised as a discipline that can be combined with specialized training in other fields. Many work sectors are undergoing systemic or cultural changes based on demographic, political, and economic trends. At the same time, many graduates of sociology and other social science programs do not find jobs as “sociologists” or academics and must seek additional skill sets to enter the job market despite the relevance of the disciplines.
This webinar introduces the concept of Integrated Sociology Programs (Nathenson & Chapman 2022, forthcoming), outlining five pillars of such programs: 1) a focus on sociology as a skill set, 2) integration with a non-academic industry, 3) applied experiences, 4) integrated industry advisory boards, and 5) inclusion of career-focused outcomes. Dr. Nathenson present’s a real world example program that integrates Medical Sociology with the emerging field of Population Health Management. Social science academic programs blended with growing and vital career fields make a great combination for students, faculty, universities, and employers to gain insight on how learning about human behavior and society benefits ourselves and our changing systems.
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