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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. Hear what graduates have to say about the major »

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Gender and Sexuality Graduate Research Cluster Receives Funding from Simpson Center
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An Inside Look At Washington State's Policing And Race Curriculum For Recruits
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Zack Almquist Solving the Three-Body Problem
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Summer Course Available: SOC 301 Labor Markets & the Carceral State
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Starting Graduate School During a Pandemic

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