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 »

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NIH Director's New Innovator Award
Tyler McCormick Awarded an NIH Director's New Innovator Award
American Bonds: How Credit Markets Shaped a Nation
Sarah Quinn Discusses Credit Markets in ASA Interview
Alexes
Alexes Harris Named University's Faculty Athletic Representative 
Connor Gilroy portrait headshot
Connor Gilroy wins Graduate School's Distinguished Thesis Award
American Bonds
Sarah Quinn's book American Bonds published by Princeton University Press

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