GRADUATE PROGRAM AREAS: Comparative International Sociology Sociology of Population and HealthMaster of StatisticsNOTEWORTHYACADEMIC JOBSCONTACT US
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 a broad 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.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I see the Undergraduate Academic Advisor? Come to her office, BEH S 326 during walk-in hours...
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Which classes are offered online? For more a complete list of online sociology classes, see our undergraduate section. To see currently offered online classes, view the SUMMER 2012 Sociology Class Schedule.
What's new? Sociology also offers many NEW AND EXCITING CLASSES for Fall 2010. View a complete list in our undergraduate section. To see currently offered new classes, view the SUMMER 2012 Sociology Class Schedule.
Can I pursue the Criminology Certificate or the Diversity Certificate if I am not a Sociology major? Yes! The Criminology Certificate and the Diversity Certificate are NOW OPEN to non-sociology majors!
How can I view a syllabus? View the SUMMER 2012 Sociology Class Schedule. Click on any highlighted title and the syllabus will display.
What can I do with a sociology degree? Click here for resources.
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GRADUATE: OUR UNIQUE PH.D. PROGRAM offers two areas of specialization
Comparative International Sociology
Our graduate students enjoy a unique opportunity to choose one or research the the intersections between these two complimentary areas.
Social Dialogue Sociology graduate students' own academic journal
The job of "Sociologist" is ranked among the best jobs in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal.
Faculty Spotlights:
Recent Faculty Publications and Grants January 2008- January 2011