Purdue University's Department of Sociology in West Lafayette, Indiana, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs exploring the complexities of human society. Established in 1927, the department provides students with essential critical thinking, analytical, and research skills through a curriculum covering diverse areas like social inequality, globalization, race and ethnicity, gender, family, health, education, and the environment. Faculty and students engage in a wide array of research, contributing to understanding social phenomena across fields such as law, health, social movements, and computational social science. Graduates are well-prepared for varied careers in sectors including health and social services, justice, government, research, and education, equipped to address 21st-century social challenges.
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Purdue University (or simply Purdue) is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students. It has been ranked as among the best public universities in the United States by major institutional rankings, and is known for its engineering program.