Our Programs and Activities
Why Study Sociology at Northwestern?
As the broadest of all of the social sciences, Sociology provides a wide range of practical and marketable skills, including critical analysis, statistical methods, theory, and field research.
Our majors have gone on to work in law, medicine and public health, consulting, finance, non-profit and public administration, social network research, culture, and the arts.
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Colloquia
The Department of Sociology hosts weekly colloquia, in which speakers from a variety of distinguished institutions from the United States and other countries address a wide range of compelling topics. The colloquium occurs every Thursday, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom.
Upcoming Events
Sep
24
2020
Department of Sociology Colloquium: Rashawn Ray, University of Ma...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, No Location
Professor Rashawn Ray presents: "The Pursuit of Racial Equity in Policing: Examining Use of Force, Accountability, and Reform" Zoom M...
Oct
15
2020
Department of Sociology Colloquium: Margo Mahan, University of Mi...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, No Location
Professor Margo Mahan presents: Zoom Meeting
Nov
5
2020
Department of Sociology Colloquium: Ijlal Naqvi, Singapore Manage...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, No Location
Professor Ijlal Naqvi presents: Zoom Meeting Co-sponsored with CHSS