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

Sociology graduate students share research work at 2024-25 IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows, April 4

“Navigating Government Constraints: Strategies and Publicness of Child Labor NGOs in Iran,” by Sepideh Yadegar, sociology; adviser: Brian Donovan, professor of sociology. ...

Congrats! Sociology major Grace Price awarded a 2nd Place Prize for her honor's thesis.

Sociology major Grace Price finished her honor’s thesis titled “The Impact of Parental Relationships in Adolescence on Deviant Behavior in Early Adulthood”. ...

Congrats! Sociology major Rachael Hampton will present her honor's thesis later this month at the Undergraduate Research Colloquium.

Sociology major Rachael Hampton finished her honor’s thesis titled “The Effects of Criminal Justice Involvement in Adolescence on Educational Attainment and Employment in Young Adulthood.” Rachael presented her findings at a regular paper session at MSS in Chicago. ...