Skip to main content

Undergraduate Program

Students may choose to major in General Sociology or one of seven concentrations in International Studies, American Studies, Culture and Communication, Social Inequalities, Law and Society, Economy and Society, or Sciences and Medicine.

More About the Undergraduate Program

Graduate Program

Our PhD program is designed for students to contribute to the field of sociology and to teach it. We have concentrations in Political Sociology; Sociology of International Migration; Sociology of Social Inequalities; and Sociology of Science, Technology, and Medicine.

More About the Graduate Program

Faculty

We’re a diverse department of 27 faculty members. Learn more about our research.

Meet the Faculty

Open Recruitments

We are currently inviting applications for lecturer positions.

See Lecturer Application

Books by Faculty

Click here to learn more about the books our faculty members are putting out!

Learn More

Refugee San Diego

A digital repository for information and resources of interest to refugees, refugee-run and refugee-serving organizations; educators, researchers and students; and politicians, community leaders and activists. The repository is the result of collaboration between UCSD Sociology, Ethnic Studies, and Education Studies faculty and students.

Learn More

Sociology Videos

Hear what the faculty have to say about sociology.

Watch Faculty Videos

Statement of Support

Statement by a Group of Sociology Department Faculty on the Encampment Arrests

Read Our Statement

Black Lives Matter

Statement of Solidarity

We stand in solidarity with our Black students, faculty, staff, and all others who are hurting, grieving, and outraged by the tragic murders of George Floyd and so many others at the hands of racism and organized brutality.

Read Our Statement

Support Asian Communities

Statement of Support

Statement in Support of Asian Communities Affected by Rising Violence

Read Our Statement

Events

Check out our upcoming events to better acquaint yourself with sociology and delve deeper into relevant topics.

See Events

About Us

Learn more about who we are and what we do.

Learn More About Us

PhDs on the Market

View the profiles of exceptional students who have completed their Ph.D. here at Sociology.

See PhD Profiles

Need Help?

View our staff profiles to find the help you need.

See Staff Profiles

CONNECT WITH US