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Sociology and Urban Studies

Sociology students on a field trip to Ellis Island

David S. Surrey, Ph.D., Chairperson
Room 402, Hilsdorf Hall – 51 Glenwood
Saint Peter’s College
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 761-6152
E-mail dsurrey@spc.edu

Sociology and Urban Studies are four-year courses of study leading to Bachelor’s degrees. Both degrees prepare students for graduate work and employment. Sociology can lead to careers in social work, advertising, marketing, and government, including foreign service, as well as teaching. Urban Studies graduates often work in social work, government agencies, planning firms, private non-profits, community organizations and private industry.

Sociology majors acquire a greater understanding and appreciation of life in a diverse world. They become aware of how society influences lives. They learn to value the power of individuals and groups in changing society. Majors develop skills in gathering and analyzing data on social issues and putting this information into a sociological context. Sociology also has a five year articulation agreement in Occupational Therapy with Seton Hall where students will receive a BA in three years from Saint Peter's and an MS in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall in two years.

President Cornacchia with the 15 Sociology/Urban Studies /Public Policy Students in their Honor Society Induction Induction Ceremony

Urban Studies majors learn about the development of metropolitan areas and the challenges facing these areas today. The city is utilized as a living laboratory to explore the lives and issues of its residents. Interdisciplinary in nature, the major draws on courses from several departments and programs. Students learn to work with government and community organizations to improve the quality of life in urban areas. In addition to minors in Sociology or Urban Studies, the Department offers minors in Anthropology and International/Intercultural Studies.

A program in Public Policy is available in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies for both an Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree.