Welcome

I want to welcome you to the Sociology Department's Web site. We take a great deal of pride in offering an undergraduate-focused program that develops our students' skills and abilities. The Sociology faculty is committed to providing an engaging and rigorous curriculum that interests our majors, as well as students from across the University. If you want to learn more about either our major or general education offerings, please browse the catalog, come by our office in 615 Butte Hall, or call 898-6384 to make an appointment with an advisor.

Laurie Wermuth (Chair 2006-2009)

Sociology

Thank you to every who applied for Scholarships and Awards this semester. The recipient's names will be announced at this year's Sociology Banquet!

Sociology is the study of group life. As a social science, it combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of topics such as gender, crime, family patterns, race and ethnicity, wealth and inequality, and the environment.

Sociology is a liberal arts major for students planning careers in areas such as social research, social welfare, business, public administration, and education. It provides a useful background for those planning further education in the social sciences, social work, public administration, law, or business.