Sociology

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Sociology at STU

Sociology studies how societies work, how social institutions operate, and how various elements of society influence the human experience. 

Our Sociology department is rooted in social justice and focuses on using knowledge to address social inequality and make change. This is accomplished through diverse course offerings that include themes like racism, queer sociology, sociology of sport, sociology of health, and animals and society.  

What sets STU’s Sociology Program Apart?

• Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate.   
  
  
• Our professors practice what they teach as active community activists. They are engaged in initiatives that tackle issues like food sovereignty, housing access, gender and sexual minority rights, and immigrant justice. 
   
• Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.  
   
• Our professors are leading researchers and often invite students to work with them as research assistants. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students and provides valuable hands-on experience.  
   
• Students benefit from faculty expertise in gender, race, national identity, health inequalities, social determinants of health, geographies of inequality, residential and lifestyle migration, and urban and household forms.  

Where the Study of Sociology can Take You

Through the study of Sociology, students gain effective writing and communication skills and develop the ability to analyze issues carefully using reason and facts. They earn advanced research and critical thinking skills and learn to understand how different elements of society impact an individual’s experiences and behaviours.  

This prepares graduates for meaningful careers in fields like:

• Social Work
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Urban Planning
• Policy Analysis
• Activism
• Education
• Government
• Law