Welcome to the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Our community consists of 32 faculty, approximately 75 graduate students, and over 600 undergraduate majors. During our 100 plus year history, many of our graduates have made distinguished contributions. As one of the premier departments in the College of Liberal Arts, we offer stimulating courses and conduct renowned, leading-edge research.
News & Announcements
Second MN issue of Contexts available soon!
The next issue of Context features several articles on the state of the environmental movement today as well as features on journalists in Iraq, the effect of parenthood on happiness and the rise of psychostimulant use among young people.
May 1st, 20082008 SRI Fantastic Success
The 2008 Sociology Research Institute was held on Friday, April 25-Saturday April 26, 2008. This academic festival gave graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to present their research in a professional meeting format.
April 30th, 2008Spring 2008 Sociology Workshop Series
The schedule for the Spring 2008 Sociology Workshop Series is now available. This series is an opportunity for our graduate students, faculty and visiting scholars to present their research. Unless otherwise noted, workshops take place on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm in 1114 Social Science Building.
January 15th, 2008
Research News
Prof Page- one of our leading criminology experts
Josh Page is in the news for a report entitled Unlocking America which explores the causes of the exploding prison population and offers suggestions for reversing the numbers.
May 13th, 2008Prof Warren's High School Exit Exam Study
New research coauthored by Rob Warren finds that state high school exit exams harm those who fail and provide no benefit for those who pass. This research is also featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education .
May 13th, 2008