Do you ever wonder why people behave the way they do? Do you want a degree that's
flexible enough to take you down a multitude of career paths? Studying sociology will
help you understand how society and individuals function together while giving you
the research, communication and analytical skills you need for any career path.
In addition to traditional undergraduate and graduate degrees, we also offer an accelerated bachelor's and master's program. If you choose to pursue that course of study, you'll start working toward
your master's degree while you're still an undergrad. After four years, you'll have
both a bachelor's degree and 12 credits toward a master's degree.
We have a rigorous approach to research. While you're here, you'll find plenty of
opportunity to work with a faculty member on a research project, or create your own. Our engaged faculty are some of our best assets. They work hard to help you understand the topics they
cover in class, to engage you in research and to help you on your career path after
graduation. They've also won three separate grants in excess of $2,000,000 each to
conduct interdisciplinary research on topics like the connection between virtue, happiness
and meaning in society.
You can conduct your research in one of the best social psychology labs in the country.
The state-of-the-art facilities draw sociologist from around that world. That means
you'll have the chance to gain a diverse understanding of sociological perspectives
without ever leaving campus.
Department News
Check out our exciting employment opportunities!
The Department is seeking an open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
faculty member who does research on Health and/or Well- Being and an assistant professor
who specializes in social psychology, broadly defined.
Professor Jennifer Augustine will co-edit the official journal of the Southern Sociological
Society
Beginning January 1, 2022, Associate Professor Jennifer Augustine will co-edit Social
Currents, the official journal of the South Sociological Society. Congratulations
to Dr. Augustine on this wonderful achievement!
Professor Mathieu Deflem featured on WLTX news channel discussing mental challenges
facing Olympic athletes
Professor Mathieu Deflem was featured as a local expert discussing the mental challenges
facing Olympic athletes on WLTX television. Dr. Deflem has been researching celebrity
activism on issues such as mental health and racial justice, especially since the
pandemic.
Undergraduate student, Kevin Carson, awarded Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship from Alpha
Lamba Delta
Kevin Carson, Sociology major and social movements scholar in the making, won the
Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta, an honor society for students
who achieved a high GPA during their first year in college. These funds are given
for tuition reduction. Way to go, Kevin!
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Our students are engaged both in and out of the classroom. You'll find welcoming student groups that focus on sociology. If exploration is more your style, there are many study abroad programs to choose from that allow you to earn credit while studying a different
culture.
