Objective:

The major is committed to cultivating talents who meet the economic and social development in Beijing and China, have a strong sense of social responsibility and a spirit of social service. Students can master the solid knowledge in sociological theories, social surveys, social statistics methods as well as much social practice and investigation opportunities, have the ability of observing and analyzing social issues. We expect them to be high-quality managers and sociologists who can independently carry out the investigation or consulting work.

Curriculum:

Core Courses: Introduction to Sociology, Foreign Sociological Theories, History of Chinese and Foreign Social Thoughts, Social Research Methods, Social Statistics, Data Analysis Techniques, Social Psychology, Urban and Rural Sociology, and Sociology of Development.

Featured Courses: Frontiers in Sociology, Introduction to Social Construction, Social Management, Social Project Evaluation, Sociology of Consumption, Economic Sociology, Sociology of Communication, Introduction to Community, and Public Opinion Survey. To distinguish the programs, we have 1100 credit hours of practical courses in place to enhance students’ professionalism in practice and social adaptability.

Career:

Students can engage in social management, social investigation and research, policy analysis and evaluation, social planning and management in Party and government offices, companies, public institutions, and scientific research institutions, or market research and consulting in news media and various research and consulting firms. Also, they can pursue a master's degree in sociology or other subjects. The employment situation is good, and thirty percent of students have been recommended (for admission) or admitted to renowned universities such as Peking University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, Fudan University and Beijing University of Technology for further studies. About 20% of students have gone abroad for graduate studies and others are employed by Party and government offices, companies and public institutions. With a strong foundation of basic theories and professional methods along with good cultural education, our students are highly valued by their employers.