Sociology Department
A message from the Chair
Karen Bradley, Chair
Welcome to Sociology at Western Washington University. We believe that Sociology is a vibrant and exciting discipline that allows students to develop both personally and professionally. The faculty and staff of our department are dedicated to quality instruction in several specialized areas of study in Sociology, including Family and the Life Course, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Population Studies, and Social Organization/ Social Inequality. For information about these areas of study, including program options for majors and minors, see Plans of Study. See Classes & Registration for class schedules and registration information.
As part of our dedication to high quality instruction, our department offers a comprehensive advising program. Included here are answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), information for Prospective Students, information for Currently Enrolled Students, and information about Career Options. We pride ourselves on working closely with our students and strive to keep them informed about What's New in the department. We also hope to hear from past, current, and prospective students.
The department has a number of resources that benefit both faculty and students. The Office of Survey Research provides support for high quality survey research , including a CATI laboratory. The Center for Social Science Instruction provides access to thousands of data bases through ICPSR, as well as assistance with computing and statistical analysis. See Guides and Resources for student writing guides, links to Sociology journals, and other web resources.
We invite you to explore this site for further information about our department. If you have any questions, please contact our Undergraduate Advisor or myself.
--Karen Bradley, Chair
