Sociology at Brown
The Department of Sociology provides rigorous programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that allow students to develop professionally and personally.
Sociology at Brown
The Department of Sociology provides rigorous programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that allow students to develop professionally and personally.
Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate programs include an A.B. in Sociology that provides a foundational focus on the discipline, a Sc.B. in Social Analysis & Research during which students learn various analysis techniques for use in academic and non-academic posts as well as an Organizational Studies track.
Concentrations, Tracks and Certificates
The Department of Sociology supports several undergraduate concentrations, tracks and certificates. Our undergraduates locate positions in areas such as marketing, business, and investments.
Graduate Programs
Our small graduate student community fosters close mentoring relationships with faculty and meaningful research collaborations. Our graduates pursue varied careers such as tenure-track professors, postdoctoral fellows, research analysts, demographers, research fellows, and policy analysts—both in the U.S. and abroad.
Research, Training and Collaborations
Exposure to qualitative and quantitative methods, combined with critical theoretical lenses, position our graduates to make significant contributions inside and outside academia.
Courses
The Department of Sociology offers a variety of courses including ones that meet the Race, Power, and Privilege (RPP) designation.
Recent News & Announcements
View All NewsBrown Sociology Launches W.E.B. Du Bois, Race, and Racism Doctoral Certificate
Lisa Di Carlo Appointed Provost's Faculty Teaching Fellow
Message From the Chair
The Department of Sociology at Brown University engages in relevant research, teaching and service as it offers insights into historic and current obstacles as well as opportunities.
Contact Information
Address
Brown University
Box 1916
Maxcy Hall, 108 George Street
Inner Campus – Lower Green
Providence, RI 02912
Office Hours
Staggered In-Person Hours
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Excludes Holidays and Emergencies
Main Office
Maxcy Hall 100
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