SOC 4480 - Sociology of Professions

Effective Date 10/02/2017
What is a profession? Why do professions play such a prominent role in society? This course examines the complex nature of professional work, the problem of professional ethics, the influence of professions as political actors, and sources of inequality in professional earnings and prestige. Requisites: 6 credits of sociology or obtain permission from the instructor.

Requisites Students must have completed six credits of sociology coursework before enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3