"The fascination of Sociology lies in the fact that it makes us see in a new light the very world in which we have lived all our lives." Peter Berger, Invitation to Sociology
Ever wondered why we do the things we do or how they came to be? Sociology is the study of society. It examines people, cultures, families, social and political institutions, relationships, gender, ethnicity and the processes and dynamics that make up these things and the world we live in.
The Sociology Department at ECU is committed to helping its students develop an understanding of sociology. From the undergraduate curriculum to the graduate level, department faculty actively engage students, fostering a sound comprehension of sociology and the role it plays in today's world.
The Department of Sociology currently has 20 faculty members, offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees, and contributes to an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Coastal Resources Management. Department faculty are also affiliated with the Center for Health Services Research and Development, the Regional Development Institute, the Women's Studies Program, the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center, and the Brody School of Medicine.
Both faculty and students participate actively in professional organizations, like the American Sociological Association and the Southern Sociological Society. East Carolina also hosts its own sociology organizations which include the Undergraduate Sociological Society, Graduate Sociological Society and international sociological honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta.
Further information about our degree programs, faculty and staff can be found by following the links above.
If you would like more information on our undergraduate degree programs, please e-mail Dr. Richard Caston.
If you would like more information on our graduate program, please visit our graduate program website or e-mail Dr. AJ Jacobs.
Students interested in the Sociology minor should e-mail Dr. Mamadi Corra.
