Through the study of sociology, you’ll explore human behavior and society. By examining our actions, beliefs, perspectives and values, you’ll identify and try to solve pressing social issues confronting our world today. In doing so, you’ll develop fundamental skills for career success.
"The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work prepares students to collaboratively think, write and problem-solve. We analyze today's critical problems and develop knowledge and innovative solutions for the future."
News
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Social Justice Lecture Series to address labor markets and the poor
The lecture, titled “Moving the Needle: What tight labor markets do for the poor,” will address the question, “What happens when jobs are plentiful, and workers are hard to come by?”
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Graduate student Abosede Onifade hopes to make global impact through environmental sociology studies
Graduate student Abosede Onifade combines her passion for humanity and the environment to work towards a more just planet.
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Auburn speaker series establishing medical, health humanities community across disciplines
The Medical and Health Humanities Speaker Series hopes to bring together faculty, staff, students and community members to introduce the importance of the humanities in health care.
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Auburn student investigates the 'minds behind crime' through psychology, sociology
Maddy McDaniel, a senior in psychology and sociology with a concentration in criminology, hopes to improve the justice system by assessing the psychology behind crime.
Contact
Dr. Natalia Ruiz-Junco
Undergraduate Program Director
7060 Haley Center
Phone 334-844-5052
ncr0007@auburn.edu
Dr. Greg Weaver
Graduate Program Director
7056 Haley Center
Phone 334-844-5040
weavegs@auburn.edu