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  • SOC 8054

    Political Sociology
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    3.88

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Studies the relationships between social structure and political institutions. Discusses competing theories on power structures, political participation, ideology, party affiliation, voting behavior, and social movements in the context of recent research on national and local politics in the United States.

  • SOC 8410

    Race & Ethnicity
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    3.71

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies pivotal issues relating to race in contemporary American society from a theoretical and historical point of view.  These include such topics as the contested meaning of the term "race", the relationship between race and ethnicity, assimilation, the relationship between race and inequality, and crime.

  • SOC 8710

    Sociology of Organizations
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    3.59

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Examines formal organizations in government, industry, education, health care, religion, the arts, and voluntary associations. Considers such topics as power and authority, communication, 'informal' relations, commitment, and alienation.

  • SOC 8998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
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    Fall 2026

    For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

  • SOC 8999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2026

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • SOC 9010

    Directed Reading
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Independent study with a faculty member. 

  • SOC 9510

    Advanced Topics in Culture
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course covers selected topics in the sociological study of culture.

  • SOC 9520

    Advanced Topics in Social Inequality
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    This course covers selected topics in social inequality across various dimensions and contexts.

  • SOC 9530

    Advanced Topics in Race, Ethnicity and Migration
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    Spring 2026

    This course covers selected topics in sociology of race, ethnicity, and migration.

  • SOC 9540

    Advanced Topics in Economic Sociology and Organizations
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course covers selected topics in economic sociology and sociology of organizations.