Understanding Human Society

By joining the Department of Sociology at Georgia State University, you become part of a strong community of scholars who can support you in a wide range of career goals. We offer several undergraduate and graduate programs of study.

DID YOU KNOW?

Sociology offers a dual degree program for students to complete both their bachelor's and master's in only five years.

Our Ph.D. program ranked 70th in the nation in 2021, according to U.S. News and World Reports.

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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Sociology offers a B.A. in Sociology, a Dual B.A./M.A. Degree in Sociology and a Social Justice Certificate.

Graduate Programs

The Department of Sociology offers an M.A. in Sociology, a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Joint M.A./Ph.D. Degree in Sociology.

Why Study Sociology?

Sociology students explore the ways in which individual experiences and communal events are linked to different forms of human behavior and social relationships.

Our programs help students develop an understanding of both everyday social behavior and the structural factors that contribute to social justice. Whether you are a major or minor, we are happy that you’ve decided to make our department your home on campus.

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A portrait of award-winning hotel consultant and Georgia State 40 Under 40 honoree Davonne Reaves

When It Comes to Building a Hotel Empire, Davonne Reaves (B.S. '10) Has No Reservations

Published December 13, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

The award-winning hotel consultant and owner, author and travel trailblazer is thriving in an industry where Black women are rarely represented. read more ❯

This is a picture of Associate Professor James Ainsworth, with the Sociology department. In this photograph, he is standing in front of a bookshelf.

In the Classroom: Students Learn About Inequality and Wealth

Published November 15, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

James Ainsworth, Associate Professor of Sociology, leads students through theoretical and applied analysis of complex social issues.read more ❯

Photo of Presidential Scholar Sa"Real McCrae at window

Presidential Scholar Has Sights Set on Justice Career

Published October 13, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

Presidential Scholar Sa’Real McRae channeled her love of reading and her passion for social change into action in the summer of 2020 by forming a nonprofit organization called Restorative Reading. The grassroots organization collects books to donate to juvenile detention centers.read more ❯

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Dr. Eric R. Wright

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Department Specialist

Chantel DeLions

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Dr. Maura Ryan Bernales

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Undergraduate Director

Dr. Desmond Goss

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Graduate Director

Dr. Katie Acosta

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Georgia State University
Department of Sociology
38 Peachtree Center Ave. SE
Suite 941
Atlanta, GA 30303

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Georgia State University
Department of Sociology
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302

The Sociology Department at Georgia State University (GSU) invites applications for a full-time online Lecturer position preferably beginning Spring 2023 for our new Online BA Major Program. The candidate must have expertise teaching online asynchronous undergraduate Methods and Statistics courses. Candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or awarded by June 2023. For more information: https://cas.gsu.edu/about/employment/#behavioral-social-sciences

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