Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology is a community of faculty and students committed to social change. We are focused on giving you the knowledge and skills to think structurally and critically about society.

You will have the opportunity to meet and work closely with faculty that have in-depth expertise covering diverse aspects of sociology. Not only do our faculty excel in their own academic scholarship, but they also excel in imparting that knowledge to students.

In sociology, students will develop a sociological imagination that places individual life experiences in the context of the social and cultural structures that shape them. The department of sociology emphasizes the role of social inequalities in shaping social interactions and institutions, leading to both constraints and opportunities for individuals and groups. The program provides students with the fundamental knowledge of basic sociological concepts, research methods and theoretical perspectives and fosters development of their analytic skills. Additionally, it emphasizes intellectually rigorous experiential and service learning, providing students with a solid foundation to be engaged, well-informed citizens who can address social justice issues and systematic inequalities in a complex and diverse society.