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The Department's graduate programs prepare students for careers in teaching, research and administration. The program of required and elective courses is designed to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed for effective work in sociology, particularly in the areas of race/ethnicity, religion, social demography, and justice and criminology.
Our faculty has authored books and articles on a range of topics including race, gender, crime and deviance, immigration, religion and social movements, Latin America, the media, public opinion, reproductive rights, and the sociology of knowledge. The Department also boasts an affiliation with the Center for Migration Studies. Our faculty members also serve in editorial positions with the International Migration Review and Theoretical Criminology.
Our graduate students reflect a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.Some have had successful careers as journalists, educators, researchers, advocates and in public service. Moreover, the social and academic environment is marked by students’ energetic debates and a deep-seated commitment to translating sociology into public action. The size of our graduate program in sociology also permits individualized attention with around 15 graduate faculty and 50 graduate students. Students are encouraged to work with faculty members to gain valuable teaching and research experience.
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