The Study of People and Society

Fascinated by how human groups function? Then the field of sociology may be for you.

Sociology is the systematic study of the development, interaction, and behavior of organized human groups-from family units, to cities, to large political systems and nations. Specializations include Social Inequality (race, class and gender), Political Sociology, Sociology of Education, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Law, Deviance, and Global Comparative Sociology.

Today's sociologists use observation, surveys, statistical analysis, and controlled experiments to examine the many characteristics of societies, both large and small.

 Dr. Margaret "Margie" Zamudio, Associate Professor, passed away Dec. 25, 2009:    To access her memorial website, click here.