Capstone 2: Personal Statement
All of the course work I have completed as a sociology major has done nothing but beg the question “why is this important?” It is ironic that we criticize mathematics before we reach the college level because it supposedly cannot be applied to “real life”. However when we reach our undergrad years we realize it is the areas of mathematics and science that truly produce anything that moves our world forward. After the previous statements, one would ask why I would continue my degree in Sociology. In my opinion sociology is not a “good” degree by itself; my plan is to pursue a law degree which my sociology degree is preparing me for.
I do not feel that sociology is a very coherent major (other than theory and research methods classes). This incoherence (which is not a bad thing) stems from the virtual buffet of classes that are available to take. I feel the diversity of the content of courses helps prepare sociology majors to tackle numerous issues faced by numerous people; everything ranging from race and religion to gender.
As stated above, I plan to pursue a law degree after completion of my undergraduate studies. I am also pursuing a minor in religion along with my sociology degree. The reason I am taking the extra religion courses is because of one simple question: For most of human history, where has the law come from? The simple answer is religion. Gaining an understanding behind religious logic would help me in my understanding of logic when applied to the law in today’s society.
The goal that most degrees involve is trainability. Some degrees are specialized in an area of trainability, and others are not as specialized. Sociology falls into the latter category. I am confident that my sociology degree will provide me with the trainability that employers are looking for in case my career plans involving law change.
