Sociology is the scientific study of human relationships—how people work, play, cooperate, compete, and live together in many different groups and settings—offices, homes, gangs, teams, neighborhoods, and cities.  Our comprehensive undergraduate curriculum ensures that students learn to use sociological concepts and methods to help them understand real-world social phenomena.   Our undergraduate program prepares students to enter many occupations that require the knowledge of social relationships and communication and critical thinking skills emphasized in our courses.

Our graduate program, leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, is organized around four major areas: Criminology and Deviance, Family Studies, Demography, and Social Psychology. We also offer an M.A. in Applied Demography. Graduate students receive extensive training in the latest theories, research methods, and data analysis techniques, as well as mentoring and experience in teaching.