This course is divided in four parts. In the first part, we will discuss various definitions of "sociological theory" and reflect on approaches to studying theories, including the sociology of ...

Explore the development of sociology as a scientific field. Learn how empirical research, data analysis, and technological ...

These degrees have a deeper focus on sociological theory and also emphasize research methods and statistical analysis. Additionally, graduate education gives students the opportunity to focus on a ...

We immerse students in sociological theory and methods through community-engaged and experiential instruction and by working closely with people who live in diverse communities. By connecting local ...

Throughout Tiryakian’s academic career, his contributions spanned from the classical sociological theories of Emile Durkheim and Max Weber to contemporary questions of modernity and nationalism.

On the surface, sociology can just sound like a bunch of theories and definitions that you need to memorize. That’s not even the start of what sociology is, it's only a minuscule portion of it.

If you’ve never seen anyone in your life succeed through education or legal work, why would you believe that path is possible ...

Mathieu Hikaru Desan (PhD, University of Michigan, 2016) is a historical sociologist with substantive interests in social theory, political sociology, and cultural sociology. His work has been ...

Sociology will provide you with the theory and methods with which to grapple with these constructs and concerns—and to generate knowledge that makes a difference in the world. As a sociology major, ...