Sociologists need knowledge in the following areas:
- Sociology and Anthropology: Where people come from and how they behave.
 - English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
 - Education and Training: The methods of teaching and learning.
 - Mathematics: The rules and uses of numbers.
 - History and Archeology: Past events and the effects on people and cultures.
 - Computers and Electronics: Computer hardware and software.
 - Law, Government, and Jurisprudence: Laws, rules of the court, and the politics.
 - Psychology: People, their actions, and mental processes and how to treat problems.
 - Philosophy and Theology: The impact of values and ethics on people.