The discipline of sociology matters, maybe now more than ever. Here are 21 reasons why an understanding of sociology can benefit everyone.

Explore the development of sociology as a scientific field. Learn how empirical research, data analysis, and technological ...

The study of the human condition has long been fragmented into distinct silos, dividing the humanities from the interpretive social sciences. While each of these disciplines addresses vital questions ...

Sociology can help us understand the challenges of climate change and its disproportionate burdens on marginalized communities. We will briefly review climate science, but the core themes of the ...

With an emphasis on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and social research skills, the Master of Science in Applied Sociology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in policy ...

Our MA students are preparing to become independent and analytical researchers/scholars who can succeed in professions focused on improving social conditions ... a supportive learning environment. The ...

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of ... internationally recognized centers for social science research. They offer research training for graduate students, including ...

Moorman, Sara M. and Kathrin Boerner. 2018. “How Social Network Size and Quality Affect End-of-Life Surrogate Preferences." The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social ...

Harris, Scott R. 2025. Sociology through Emotions: A Concise Reader. New York: Routledge. Harris, Scott R. 2024. An Invitation to the Sociology of Emotions. 2nd Ed ...

Subject matter in sociology courses at SLU ranges from family life to large-scale organizations, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common ...