What is Sociology?  What is Social Work?

Sociology is the study of social life. At the interpersonal level, sociology studies the causes and consequences of such things as identity, romantic love, and deviance. At the societal level, it examines and explains such things as poverty, crime, and racism. At the global level, it studies such things as immigration, modernization, and war.  Click on the button below to learn more about our offerings in Sociology:

Social Work is the profession dedicated to enhancing human well-being and ending social injustice.  Social workers are focused on challenging oppression, alleviating poverty, and empowering vulnerable populations. The Social Work Program at Manchester College is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, preparing students for professional generalist practice and graduate school.  Click on the button below to learn more about our Social Work Program:

The Department of Sociology & Social Work
also offers courses in
Criminal Justice and Gerontology:

MC Sociology Students and
Visiting Prof. Ruth Chananie-Hill present...
Facing the Issues: 
Class, Status, and Power
Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2008
Student Journal

Seven student papers were voted as "most publishable" based on double-blind peer evaluations submitted for SOC 345 Class, Status and Power, Spring 2008, at Manchester College.  Click here to read these fine examples of the insightful and articulate work done by members of this class regarding important and controversial sociological topics of our present day.