WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work.

The subject matter of sociology ranges from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of film to the sociology of the environment.

Sociology offers abroad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create social programs. What can I do with a sociology degree?

OUR UNIQUE GRADUATE PROGRAM offers two areas of specialization:

Comparative International Sociology

Population and Health

Our graduate students enjoy a unique opportunity to choose one or research the the intersections between these two complimentary areas.

Spotlights:

The job of "Sociologist" is ranked among the top ten best jobs in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal.

Noteworthy: The department is ranked 32nd in the U.S., in terms of influential publications. (ASA Footnotes Dec 2006)

Social Dialogue Sociology graduate students' own academic journal

Criminology Certificate: NOW OPEN to non-sociology majors!

Diversity Certificate