The Department of Sociology offers a B.A. in Sociology and minor specializations in Anthropology/Archaeology and Criminal Justice. Students also have the option of developing an individualized major in Anthropology/Archaeology and Criminal Justice.

William Fielding Ogburn

Objectives :

To provide students with a critical awareness and understanding of the social world.
To familiarize students with their social responsibilities as members of society.
To provide a basic foundation for advanced study and possible careers in sociology, anthropology/archaeology, and criminal justice.

   

 

Coffee Break

ANT, CRJ, SOC & International Students:

Come enjoy a cup of Joe while welcoming Dr. Parkinam

El-Sharkawy & mingle with your fellow students

September 12

Ryals 205

10 A.M.

 

Department Features:

The Department of Sociology produces the Ogburn Journal of Sociology; a compendium of student research and essays on diverse topics of sociological interest.

There are two distinctive features of our complex. First, the department maintains a PC-based student computer lab with multimedia capabilities. Secondly, the Department's lobby is home to a museum collection of Native American art, African art, and various archeological artifacts.

Department News:

>> View the Baan Chieng online exhibit page here. This piece of pottery is 6,000-7,000 years old and ranks as the oldest painted pottery found in Southeast Asia.

>> The Harrison and Williams online Artifact Collections are now available to view online. view <<

>> The Diaries of William Fielding Ogburn. Read the thought inspiring foreword now.<<

>> View the Spring 2004 Cultural Archaeology 354 slide show with Professor Watson here <<

>>2003-2004 Student Research Highlights here<<

 

 

Lewis Coser, 89, Sociologist Who Focused on Intellectuals, By Douglas Martin, The New York Times. Read

Robert K. Merton, Versatile Sociologist and Father of the Focus Group, dies at 92 more

Seymour Martin Lipset, eminent political sociologist, dies at 84.

More News

 
   
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