Sociology at USD is a vibrant discipline dedicated to examining relationships between individuals and the justice system, between the economy and a particular city or between school districts. By combining social-science research methods with concepts of peace, social justice and community, students are prepared to work in nonprofit sectors, education, counseling, research, administration, public service, criminology/criminal justice policy, public health, social services and more.
Sociology students have opportunities to research with faculty who specialize in global perspectives in:
power and inequality
stratification and poverty
immigration
racial, ethnic and national diversity
spatial segregation
community activism and leadership
gender and sexuality
public health
global expansion of capitalism and democracy
crime
law
citizenship and social justice
environmental inequalities
social movements
social change
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Combining student perspectives with the latest research on bridging the academic achievement gap, USD Sociology Professor Lisa Nunn, PhD shows how professors can make a difference by spending as little as 15 minutes a week helping their students acculturate to college life. Whether you are a new faculty member or a tenured professor, you are sure to find 33 Simple Strategies for Faculty to be an invaluable resource.
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Participation in a study-abroad program is a special opportunity to have a deeply meaningful learning experience that complements the liberal arts education at USD. See the options that USD offers around the world.
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