Major in Sociology
The major provides both a solid foundation for students interested in careers in the social sciences and a strong background for a variety of professions in which knowledge about social processes and how societies work is relevant.
Sociology Graduate Studies
We prepare students for careers in research and teaching. The curriculum is intended both to acquaint students with the discipline of sociology and provide training in fields of special interest.
Research Centers & Workshops
Explore our Faculty’s fields of interest and our many workshops and initiatives
Sociology News
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August Rios Named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
As a sociology major with a focus on housing policy, Rios plans to pursue master degrees at Oxford in comparative social policy.
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Assistant Professor of Sociology Daniel Karell wins ASA Section Award
Professor Daniel Karell won the American Sociological Association Section on Collective Behavior and Social Movements’ Distinguished Contribution
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Grace Kao named a regular contributor to The Korea Herald
She will write about K-Pop, K-Dramas (and the Korean Wave), and sociological topics of interest to South Koreans and Americans.