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Sociology

Our Programs and Activities

 

Why Study Sociology at Northwestern?

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As the broadest of all of the social sciences, Sociology provides a wide range of practical and marketable skills, including critical analysis, statistical methods, theory, and field research.

Our majors have gone on to work in law, medicine and public health, consulting, finance, non-profit and public administration, social network research, culture, and the arts.

Colloquia

 
The Department of Sociology hosts weekly colloquia, in which speakers from a variety of distinguished institutions from the United States and other countries address a wide range of compelling topics. The colloquium occurs every Thursday,  at 12:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

 
Oct
28
2025
Ethnography Workshop: Jennifer Jones

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Evanston

Jennifer Jones —Associate Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University Book chapter and methods discussion

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Latest News

 
Santiago Molina in Social Science and Medicine
Rebecca Ewert in LA Times
Michelle Shames in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Andrew Papachristos on WBEZ
Teke Wiggin's Research Receives ASA Honors

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