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Shaping Inquisitive Researchers, Citizens, and Professionals Who Change The World

Our students engage diverse cultures, social norms, values, and historical and contemporary social trends that help deepen their understanding, empathy, and appreciation of our complex social world.

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Study Sociology at UNLV

Sociology studies the ways that social structures and interactions shape human life. It is an exciting and illuminating scientific field that provides deep understanding and appreciation for the rich variety of social relationships and social organization throughout the world.

Our department combines innovative teaching, research, and community service to address questions of social change and justice, diversity, and sustainability in urban environments. We emphasize public sociology and civic engagement while drawing upon Las Vegas to study the dynamics of 21st century urban communities and the social forces that integrate and fragment them. As a result, our graduates become sociologists who can lend their knowledge and expertise to a wide range of fields and occupations of their choosing.

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Discover and Build A Promising Career

Every field benefits from employees who use critical thinking skills to analyze complex human relations, social issues, and institutions. By completing a sociology program, you will become prepared for a wide range of job opportunities, including work in academia, government agencies, non-profits, and private industry research.

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“...One aspect of my sociology degree that helped me land my position at the Culinary Union was being involved in the social justice movement and understanding the labor movement. Another aspect that helped me land my job was having a background on research skills."
Alan Morales, Sociology, Class of 2023

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The sociologist found her 'light' at UNLV by studying families seeking community and citizenship.

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The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.

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The Department of Sociology is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.