Sociology, Department of
Department of Sociology
Welcome! Whether you're new to the study of social life, a major looking to get more involved, or exploring graduate school, we have a place for you.
Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Welcome! Explore the information linked below to learn more about the many opportunities offered through our undergraduate program.
- Majoring in Sociology
- Majoring in Sociology-Anthropology (Combined Major)
- Minor in Sociology
- Optional Concentrations
- Dual BA/MA in Sociology
Prospective and current students, parents, and alumni, please contact Dr. Judson Everitt, Undergraduate Program Director at 鈥痡别惫别谤颈迟迟蔼濒耻肠.别诲耻 with any questions.
Graduate Program
The Sociology Department at 黑料网 is committed to offering an intellectually rigorous program of study within a welcoming, supportive, and diverse environment.
Prospective and current students are encouraged to contact Dr. Marilyn Krogh, Graduate Program Director, for more information: mkrogh@luc.edu
Five-Year BA/MA Program
Earn Your BA and MA in Sociology in Just 5 Years!
The Sociology Department offers a combined 5-Year BA/MA program, allowing qualified students to begin graduate coursework during their senior year and complete the Master's degree by the end of their fifth year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn an advanced degree in less time and at a lower cost compared to traditional two-year MA programs. Graduates of the program will be well equipped to enter the workforce, pursue professional school, or continue on to a PhD program.
Interested students should apply during their junior year.
For more information, please contact Dr. Marilyn Krogh at mkrogh@luc.edu
Spotlight: Key Information & Updates
What Can I Do with a Sociology BA?
Sociology Career Finder
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Jason L. Cummings, Social Problems, Published February 21, 2025
Professor Jason Cummings and colleagues published an article in the top-tier sociology journal Social Problems. The article, entitled "'They don鈥檛 have to make room for me because this is their space': Black College Students鈥� Narratives of Racism, Whiteness, and Mental Health" explores the relationship between the racial dynamics Black college students navigate at primarily white institutions and their mental health.
Alumni Spotlight
Paul Draus, earned his doctorate from 黑料网鈥檚 Sociology department in 2001. He is now a professor of sociology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, the faculty director of the University of Michigan Detroit Center and a 2023 Fulbright Scholar. His research focuses on health behaviors and social contexts related to substance abuse in rural areas of Ohio, as well as the social networks, daily routines and income generation strategies of active heroin users and former street sex workers in the city of Detroit. Paul Draus is also the author, with Carlos A. Nielbock, of Forging Identity: The Story of Carlos Nielbock's Detroit (MSU Press, Feb 1, 2025) and gave the 2025 Eleanor Fails Lecture at 黑料网.
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October 22, 2025
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Faculty unwinding and enjoying a beautiful afternoon by the Chicago riverfront after a busy ASA conference!
