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Sociology Department

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Since all human behavior is social, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and the application of knowledge.

What Can I Do With a Degree in Sociology?

Discover Sociology: Understand Yourself and Society
Change the World!

Read our Statements on Black Lives Matter here.

Click here to read Joane Nagel and Darcy Sullivan's new publication "Code Red: Addressing Menstrual Needs During Emergencies" in Natural Hazards.

New Faculty Book Publications

Calendar

Doctoral Students on the Job Market

Daniel Alvord

Jacob Lipsman

Department News

February 19, 2021
Congratulations are in Order 2-19-21
January 8, 2021
Dr. Brian Donovan Publishes article in the Journal of Family History
December 8, 2020
Congratulations to Joane Nagel: AAAS Announces Leading Scientists Elected as 2020 Fellows

Graduate Student Kudos

PhD students Matt Comi and Ruth Stamper have a new article available in Food, Culture & Society!

Two outstanding Sociology PhD students have received GTA Awards for 2019-20! Jenny Dueñas received the Carlin GTA Award and Alex Myers received the Graduate Studies GTA Award. Congratulations!

Congrats to PhD student Darcy Sullivan on winning the National Council on Family Relationships, Families & Health Section, Outstanding Student and New Professional Poster Award!

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Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Since all human behavior is social, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and the application of knowledge.