| ID | 083734 |
| Title Proper | Sociology at West point |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ender, Morten G ; Kelty, Ryan ; Smith, Irving |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Sociology and the Sociology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, are described. Grounded in the academy's mission of educating and inspiring future leaders of character, this article focuses on the history of the Sociology Program, alignment with American Sociological Association standards, sociodemographics of cadet sociology majors, recent graduates, the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and the sociology faculty and their productivity. The Sociology Program has made significant progress in multiple areas while concomitantly being handicapped in other areas. The conclusion addresses the significance of social science in military officer education |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 35, No.1; Oct 2008: p49-70 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 35, No.1; Oct 2008: p49-70 |
| Key Words | West Point ; Teaching Sociology ; Military Officer Education ; Cadets ; Military Sociology ; Curriculum Development ; United States Army |