The Study of People and Society
Fascinated by how human groups function?
Then a sociology degree may be for you!
Sociology is the systematic study of the development, interaction, and behavior of
organized human groups. Sociological concepts, theory, and methods provide powerful
insights into the social processes that shape our lives, the problems we face, and
the possibilities we can envision in contemporary society. UW's department researches
and teaches social movements, social stratification, crime, religion, the evolution
of social behavior, politics, globalization, immigration, and health.
A degree in Sociology prepares our students for a broad range of career options as
well as graduate and professional studies. For example, some of our former students
currently work in state and federal government departments/centers, find employment
as research analysts, or pursue various careers in public health, Additionally, many
of our graduate students move on to PhD programs and successful academic careers.
Start by investigating our Sociology Degree programs:
- Undergraduate Major - Begins with our Foundation Courses (Sociological Principles, Sociological Theory,
and Sociological Research Methods) plus additional courses in core areas of sociology:
Society and inequality; Social Organization and Processes; Social Institutions; Individual
and Society; and Global Comparative Change.
- Undergraduate Minor - Begins with Sociological Principles plus 15 additional hours of Sociology course
work (9 of which must be at the 3000-level or higher).
Watch or listen to Dr. Rashawn Ray's lecture:
The Pursuit of Racial Equity in Policing: Examining the Use of Force, Accountability,
and Reform
