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Department of Sociology

Welcome to the Department of Sociology website

Sociology, the scientific study of human social behavior and organization, asks important questions about what it means to be members of a society. It provides us with tools for exploring how we create identities and find meaning in our relationships, how the people and groups we interact with influence our attitudes and behavior, and how social institutions and cultures shape our beliefs, thoughts, and perceptions. In sociology, we systematically evaluate topics such as race, social class, gender, sexuality, religion, health, environment, government, social change, and we carefully consider the limits of social influence and free will.

Sociology is a rigorous science with a broad scope and a long history. Many sociologists work in careers related to research, education, marketing, human services, and local or state governments. Graduates of NAU’s sociology programs currently serve a diverse range of employers: colleges and universities nationwide, FEMA (disaster relief), non-profit organizations, and research firms. An undergraduate or graduate degree in the Department of Sociology can also be a starting point for professional education in medicine, law, or other graduate programs. If you are interested in human behavior and human societies, and want to make a difference in the lives of others, sociology might be right for you. We would be delighted to share more information about our discipline, department, and faculty with you. Please complete our contact form for more information.

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Online Bachelor's in Sociology ranked #39 by Study.com

Posted by College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on February 19, 2021

Northern Arizona University has been ranked #39 on Study.com's list of Best Online Bachelor's in Sociology Programs. The program was selected for its academic and career resources, quality of education, faculty and more. Learn more

Online Bachelor's in Sociology ranked #14 on Learn.org

Posted by College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on November 09, 2020

Learn.org has published its 2020 rankings and Northern Arizona University has been ranked #14 on its list Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology. Since 2003 Learn.org has been helping millions of students research potential schools, degrees, and careers. To compile this list, Learn.org considered hundreds of universities across the country and selected Northern Arizona University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty and more.

Department of Sociology launches Brown Bag series

Posted by cjb634 on October 28, 2019

The Department of Sociology is excited to host a series of upcoming Brown Bag events in the coming months. Please consider attending these interesting presentations covering a wide range of topics. Lethal Elites and Institutional Failure in the Third Reich Dr. Richard Fernandez, Professor Emeritus, and Dr. Alex Alvarez, Professor Monday, October 28, 11:30am-12:30pm, SBS Castro 333 Climate Action at NAU: People and Planet Matt Muchna, Northern Arizona University Sustainability Manager Monday, December 2, 11:30am-12:30pm, SBS Castro 333 Holocaust Remembrance…

Sociology Lecturer Hires

Posted by cjb634 on September 18, 2019

Congratulations to Dr. Hildebrandt, Dr. Kunze and Erin Whitesitt, who were all hired as new lecturers in the department of Sociology.

Congratulations Dr. Luna, Stephanie Winters, and Erin Whitesitt!

Posted by Skyler Lauderdale on April 23, 2019

Dr. Yvonne Luna, Stephanie Winters, and Erin Whitesitt were recently awarded the Teaching Innovation Award for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.  Congratulations you all!
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Social and Behavioral Sciences - Castro
5 E McConnell Dr
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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