Sociology
We prepare future scholars and leaders to understand and tackle 21st century local and global social challenges from a sociological perspective that emphasizes social theory and social science analytics.
Recent News
The Department of Sociology would like to welcome two new faculty who joined us in Fall 2018:
- Dr. David McElhattan- Research interests in punishment & social control; collateral consequences; race; the social organization of risk.
- Dr. Robin Stryker- Research interest in law, politics, inequality and social change.
Highlighted Events
- Jan 18 (Fri) 1-4:00: Sociologists on Opioid Symposium - Fowler Hall, Stewart Center; featuring Shannon Monnat, Brea Perry, Mike Vuolo
- Jan 18 (Fri) 4-6:00: Symposium reception - Robert L. Ringel Gallery
- Jan 25 (Fri) 2-5:00: AMAP "Survey Experiments" Workshop - Trent Mize LWSN 1142
Contact and Connect
The Department of Sociology main office is located in Stone Hall on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
700 W. State Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2059
Phone: (765) 494-4668 Fax: (765) 496-1476
For more information please contact the following:
General Information:
Candy Lawson, Main Office Secretary
lawsoncl@purdue.edu
765-494-4668
Graduate Information:
Shawn Bauldry, Director of Graduate Studies
Nicole Remley, Graduate Assistant
nicole@purdue.edu
765-494-4673
Department Head:
Linda Renzulli, Department Head
Karen Studebaker, Assistant to the Head
studebak@purdue.edu
765-494-4666
