The Department of Sociology
Sociology is the study of human social life, focusing on developing an understanding of changes in social structure and human interaction on an individual, societal and global level. Students in Sociology learn to analyze social issues and think critically about the world around them.
The Department of Sociology is committed to link the aims of the discipline with the mission of the University of Saskatchewan. Sociology is oriented to teach students to think critically about society, to collect and analyze information about social issues, and to provide training for career opportunities and scholarly pursuits among diverse student bodies. The University's mission is "to achieve excellence in the scholarly activities of teaching, discovering, preserving, and applying knowledge.
Recent News
The Social Sciences Research Laboratories (SSRL) join Facebook
posted December 9, 2011
In early November, the newly-created Social Sciences Research Laboratories (SSRL) in the College of Arts and Science joined Facebook to showcase the state-of-the-art SSRL facilities, and to profile...
10 New Courses Introduced in Social Sciences
posted November 28, 2011
The Division of Social Sciences, in the College of Arts & Science, has introduced 10 new classes that will be offered in Term 2 of the 2011/12 academic year (new courses begin in January).
The...
Dean's Distinguished Staff Award - Call for Nominations
posted March 4, 2011
Nominations are now open for the College of Arts & Science Dean's Distinguished Staff Award. Faculty, students and staff are encouraged to submit nominations to recognize outstanding...
Upcoming Events
43rd Annual Sorokin Lecture & Seminar
(February 9, 2012 - February 10, 2012)
Alumni of Influence Award Ceremony
(March 16, 2012)
