Department of Sociology

We're the oldest sociology department in the United States - we study social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.

Why Sociology?

It opens plenty of career opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels
It has relevance across a variety of fields
You'll learn how to understand the world around you
It prepares you for the pursuit of professional and graduate degrees
It's a fascinating and multifaceted discipline

Why Sociology at KU?

KU Sociology in the News

Liz Felix article published by Sage Journals, in Society and Mental Health. Oct 2024.

Unmasking the Aversive Stigmatizer: Integrating Deliberate and Automatic Cognition in the Study of Mental Health Stigma and Perceived Dangerousness ...

KU TODAY: Liz Felix presents IPSR Research Luncheon - EMAIL ipsr@ku.edu to attend

Liz Felix, Assistant Professor of Sociology, talk "Social Networks and Stigma by Association" on Nov. 1, 11:30-1:00, Watson Library, 3 West Reading Room. Liz will present on perceived discrimination experiences among friends and family of people with mental illness. ...

Brian Donovan's Kansas City Star article on Taylor Swift election impact

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris could have a real impact on the election | ...

Two Sociology students awarded Undergraduate Research Awards this fall!

Rachael Hampton, a senior in applied behavioral science and sociology from Lawrence, and, Grace Price-Brown, a senior in sociology and psychology from Olathe. Both students were mentored by faculty member Dr. Tracey LaPierre.

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