A major in Sociology offers students the opportunity to learn about human social interaction in groups as small as two or as large as a society. Sociologists study the properties of groups and their influence on human behavior. Sociology is a social science whose principles are based on theory and empirical research. As a large discipline with over 100 specializations, Sociology offers students the opportunity to study criminology, family studies, social problems, gerontology, social psychology, social justice, inequality, gender, race and ethnicity, and globalization. Majoring in Sociology at Chabot College provides one with the introductory knowledge and skills that are required for an upper division major in Sociology as well as a large number of related fields including Social Work, Human Development, Liberal Studies, and Ethnic Studies. Majors in Sociology are often found in a diversity of careers including urban planning, social work, law, consulting, evaluation research, international relations, college level teaching, government administration, industrial relations, counseling, demography, and journalism.