Department of Sociology

The Sociology Department has moved to online service only. Staff will be teleworking starting on March 19, 2020. Please email uwsoc@uw.edu for general information. For students needing advising, please email asksoc@uw.edu.

Funding for Sociological Work Amidst COVID-19
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Fa'aumu Kaimana is the first Sociology Undergraduate Named to the UW Husky 100
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What the Most Vulnerable Populations Can Tell Us About the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Charles Lanfear Receives Excellence in Teaching Award for 2020
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How Undergraduate Courses are Teaching COVID-19
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Welcome to the Department of Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of people in groups—from friendship networks to communities to entire nations. The Sociology Department at the University of Washington offers an undergraduate major and a PhD program. We are an inclusive and collaborative scholarly community with a commitment to high quality research and supportive instruction. Learn more about us »