About the Program
Sociology students study many of the major issues of the day, such as globalization, immigration, crime, technology, gender, racial inequalities and aging. The courses offered employ a wide variety of theories and methods in order to study societies. Faculty will provide you with the full range of empirical and theoretical tools to teach you to make sense of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. The skills you will gain are valuable and marketable in many career paths.
Paths of Study
Choose from Five Concentrations
Generalist Sociology
Globalization
Health, Medicine & Well-Being
Criminology, Law & Society
Social Problems, Policy & Justice
Applied Learning
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Courses
Take courses aligned with your interests including Social Justice (SOCL 100), Criminology (SOCL 302) and The Politics of Global Health (SOCL 314).*
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Research
Collaborations with faculty often result in published research articles or conference presentations.
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Social Justice Policy Initiative (SJPI)
Engage in policy-oriented and community-based research under the supervision of faculty members and external partners.
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The Collective
Participate in this for students, by students undergraduate sociology journal.
Outcomes
In addition to preparing students for graduate programs in sociology, W&M provides an excellent liberal arts and sciences background for postgraduate and professional training. Sociology alumni pursue careers in public service and administration, law, business, medicine, journalism and many other professions.
Alumni Highlight
Renata Green-Streett '01 became the first woman and first Black person to serve on the Superior Court in Kent County, Delaware.
Talk to Us
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Department of Sociology
Contact Us
- Get an inside look: Contact a current sociology major
- Ask the faculty: Contact the Department of Sociology
Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.
