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We have 12 full-time faculty members who conduct research and teach courses on a range of compelling topics, including the sociology of culture, family, law, religion, education, work, race and ethnicity, gender, business, criminal justice, politics, immigration, sport, emotion, and health. Our courses offer students the opportunity to examine the often complex causes and consequences of socioeconomic status, gender, race, and sexual orientation inequality. Students can earn certification for concentrations in crime and criminal justice, business and society, and the social determinants of health and well-being.
News and Announcements
Congratulations Frantasia Hill
Frantasia Hill (’21) was awarded our departmental Outstanding Student Award for 2021. This award recognizes a graduating senior Sociology major who embodies excellence in coursework, consistent thoughtful contributions to class discussions, and putting sociology into action in extracurricular work. Congratulations Frantasia!
Congratulations Caitlin Graham
Caitlin Graham (’21) was awarded our departmental Community Engagement Award for 2021. This award recognizes a graduating senior Sociology major who embodies Wake Forest University’s Pro Humanitate motto and who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service and leadership. Congratulations Caitlin!
Congratulations Myah Hobgood
Myah Hobgood (’21) was awarded our departmental Community Engagement Award for 2021. This award recognizes a graduating senior Sociology major who embodies Wake Forest University’s Pro Humanitate motto and who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service and leadership. Congratulations Myah!
Responding to Racialized Policing Part II
Dr. Brittany P. Battle is one of the panelists speaking in response to the verdict from the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. The Slavery, Race and Memory Project along with the WFU Law School Criminal Justice Program and the Center for RECAAL will host, “Responding…