PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGYW. Bradford Wilcox is Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, and a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. As an undergraduate, Wilcox was a Jefferson Scholar at the University of Virginia (’92)…
Sociologists study the structures of our societies and how individuals are affected by them. Sociology looks at how these structures came to be and how individuals interact with them. Subjects of study can range from criminal gangs to religious organisations, race, class and gender to the makeup of the family unit or the state. As an academic subject, sociology seeks…
The online sociology degree can be a great investment for anyone hoping to work in social work, as a sociologist, or for educators who hope to teach the subject at the high school or post-secondary level. The best online colleges for sociology offer degree programs with an intense focus on modern social issues, an d a sociology degree in combination with some sort…
Succeeding to the Headship of a department where I was once an undergraduate student is an enormous privilege and a responsibility which I have accepted with humility. This is where I was exposed to the disciplines of Sociology and Anthropology and encountered inspiring educators and researchers. This is where I now practice my craft – teaching and doing ethnographic…
The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Sociology . Sociological research attempts to improve the human condition within the context of a strong tradition of social justice and human equality. Society shapes attitudes, goals, hopes and aspirations, and personal preferences. Society affects individuals, groups, and entire nations…
Sociology is an exciting enterprise and at The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences we offer rigorous, yet collegial undergraduate and graduate training programs. With a solid grounding in social theory, social sciences resources, methods, and engagement with social justice organizations, our students are thoroughly prepared to conduct…
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Sociology The Bachelor of Arts (General) is usually taken over three years. At least 6.0 of your credits must be in Sociology or Anthropology. You take fewer core courses than in the Honours program and, in consultation with faculty advisors, you are free to tailor your program to suit your interests and career goals. Bachelor of Arts…
SOCIOLOGY PROGRAM MISSION AND GOALS Program Mission The mission of the Sociology program is to provide the intellectual basis and appropriate perspective for examining society and social behavior. This perspective is vital to the development of an educated and tolerant public. It is also significant for training students for entry into social service positions. The…
The Department of Social Justice Education offers a multi and interdisciplinary graduate program developed from the past programs of History and Philosophy of Education as well as Sociology in Education. This department provides students with critical understandings of the social, historical, cultural, political, economic, and ethical contexts of education, broadly…
We are proud to be consistently ranked as a top Sociology department in the country, excelling in a wide variety of intellectual pursuits. Our department is a well-knit community of faculty, staff, and students. Under our umbrella, we pursue research that is leading many sociological subfields in new and different directions. We emphasize teaching and public service…
