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Welcome
The Sociology Department office is open between 9-4 on Monday-Friday during the semester. All staff are currently working in person and remotely, so please contact us via email if you have any questions or need assistance.
The department is abiding by all official university and government policies and guidelines effective immediately, including those pertaining to travel, visitors, meetings, and events, in addition to research and instruction. For the latest updates, please refer to the university webpage.
The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin is among the largest and highest-ranked Sociology departments in the country. The US News and World Report Guide to Graduate Departments ranks UT Austin Sociology 6th among public universities, and tied for 11th among all universities.
The Department's faculty offer undergraduate and graduate students a wide range of educational and research opportunities. The Department's strong scholarly reputation and Austin's rich quality of life attract leading early-career and senior sociologists and top-notch students to call UT Austin home.
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Interviews with Deb Umberson, Gloria González-López, and Jennifer Glass in celebration of their lifetime ASA achievement awards:
The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin is among the largest and highest-ranked Sociology departments in the country (US News and World Report Guide to Graduate Departments ranks UT Austin Sociology 6th among public universities, and tied for 11th among all universities). Our faculty offer undergraduate and graduate students a wide range of educational and research opportunities, and our strong scholarly reputation and Austin's rich quality of life attract leading early-career and senior sociologists and top-notch students to call UT Austin home.
The main administrative office in Patton Hall (RLP 3.306) is open to visitors between 8-5 on Monday-Friday during terms. The undergraduate advising office in Parlin Hall (PAR 114) is open 8-5, Monday-Friday. Please see the advising page for appointment scheduling information.
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SOCIOLOGY IN FOCUS
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Kathleen Griesbach Discusses the Mythology of Job Insecurity
She discusses how myths and stories help workers cope in unstable economies.
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Jordan Conwell Promotes the Practical Benefits of a Sociological Education
He explains how sociology can develop people's imaginations and career skills.
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Kim Pernell Describes Financial Regulation Regimes on Extra Credit Podcast
She talks about why countries regulate financial institutions differently and how these choices impact society.
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Sociology
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