Welcome to Sociology
At the University of Connecticut
Thank you for visiting the Department of Sociology!
Every year, our department strives to continue its legacy of excellence in the field of Sociology through outstanding scholarly research, teaching, and public engagement. Our faculty are internationally and nationally prominent; we have a history of leadership in professional organizations. Our faculty and graduate students are engaged in exciting, socially meaningful research; many of them have been featured in the media this year.
By the Numbers
225
Undergraduate Majors
100+
Minors
100+
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The Sociology Department offers in-person and virtual advising for majors and minors.
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Meet our award-winning faculty and learn more about their teaching and research.
News
- Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners!Please join us in congratulating Drs. Ingrid Semaan and Ryan Talbert, winners of 2024 awards in recognition of excellence in mentorship and teaching.Posted on April 8, 2024
- Sociology Graduate Course Schedule: Fall 2024Please see this news post for a list of all Sociology Graduate courses being offered this semester.Posted on March 8, 2024
- Mangala Subramaniam, ’01 (Ph.D.): VCU Senior Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsMangala Subramaniam, '01 (Ph.D. ), has been named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs in the Virginia Commonwealth University Office of the Provost.Posted on February 9, 2024
Upcoming Events
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May
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Sociology Award Ceremony 2:00pm
Sociology Award Ceremony
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Manchester Hall
The department leadership will highlight work performed by undergraduate and graduate students and winners of this year’s awards will be named.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or needed accommodations when you submit your RSVP.