About the Department

The department contains ten faculty. We offer a bachelors degree, a minor, and a certificate in non-profit management. Several of our faculty act as directors of the college of social science's Social Research Lab.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provide students with an understanding of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology, knowledge about and the ability to use sociological concepts in the analysis of social phenomena, opportunities to develop critical thinking as well as written and oral communication skills utilizing a sociological perspective, an understanding of socio-cultural diversity within and among societies, and qualitative and quantitative research skills including the appropriate use of computer technology.