The BA in Sociology will provide you with a thorough grounding in research methods, theory and a variety of practical areas. Throughout your degree you’ll be getting to grips with contemporary and topical issues in society – areas where our academics are conducting research at the cutting-edge. You will develop transferable skills as well as more traditional academic…
Students pursuing the minor in Sociology must complete: A minimum of 6 courses (18 credit hours) to satisfy minor requirements. A minimum of 5 courses (15 credit hours) at the 300-level or above. A maximum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) from study abroad or transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab. The…
GRS SO 701: Advanced Sociological Theory (Classical)fall ’17 Primarily for first-year graduate students. Required for master’s degree in sociology. Advanced survey and review of classical sociological theory and theorists. GRS SO 702: Proseminar: Sociological Methods fall ’17 Designed primarily for first-year graduate students. Review of major sociological methods…
Drawing on the wits and work of the Sociologists, Criminologists and Anthropologists that constitute Sociology at the University of Glasgow, our aim is to promote dialogue about our research through strengthening links with other scholars (of all sorts) and to reach a wider and more diverse audience by engaging with friends, colleagues and communities outside of the…
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…
