Located in Charlottesville, VA, the University of Virginia's Sociology Department offers a deep dive into human social life, examining the forces behind social change and the intricate connections between individual behavior and its social setting. The department boasts faculty with extensive expertise across diverse sociological fields, including social inequality, culture, organizations, health, gender, race and ethnicity, family, politics, and the environment. Through rigorous coursework, valuable research opportunities, and close engagement with faculty, students develop crucial critical thinking and analytical skills, building a comprehensive understanding of the complexities shaping our social world. The department cultivates a vibrant intellectual environment, inspiring students to investigate compelling questions, conduct meaningful research, and apply their sociological insights to address pressing real-world challenges.
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The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, UVA is the oldest state-supported university in the United States. The university is set within the Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
