UC Berkeley Sociology Department

The UC Berkeley Sociology Department is an academic program focused on studying human society, social behaviors, and institutions. It explores topics like culture, inequality, race, gender, and social change through rigorous research and analysis. Faculty members are experts who teach and investigate how societies function and evolve. The department prepares students for roles in research, policy, social advocacy, and academia by fostering critical thinking and a deep understanding of social dynamics. Located at the University of California, Berkeley, it is renowned for its contributions to sociological theory and empirical research.