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Sociology Department at The Catholic University of America.

Sociology is the study of humans in society. Sociologists study such issues as the causes and consequences of social inequality, the impact of groups on individuals, the causes of social and political change, the sources of values and beliefs, and the organization of major institutions.

Founded in 1895, Catholic University's Sociology Department was the first at a Catholic university, and is today one of the oldest sociology departments in the United States.

We offer courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with concentrations in Crime, Justice and Pre-Law; Global and Comparative Processes; or Public Policy Analysis.  We also offer the Master of Arts in Sociology, and a 5-year combined B.A./M.A. program.

Our undergraduate sociology program program is designed to enable students to think systematically and critically about their society, and to help students develop analytical, research and writing skills relevant to a variety of careers. We encourage qualified advanced students to enroll in graduate courses. Our courses cover topics such as crime and law, sex and gender, culture and religion, social change and economic development.

Click on any of the titles that you see on the left to learn more about our degree programs, course offerings, faculty, and special events.   

For more information please contact Bronislaw Misztal, Ph.D., Chair and Advising Coordinator: Phone 202-319-5445  e-mail Misztal@cua.edu