Sociology Department

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Graduate Applicants
Information specifically for applicants to the graduate program.

Faculty
Find contact information, areas of specialization, and access to faculty home pages here.

Graduate Students
Current and prospective graduate students can find information about our programs, courses, funding, and career development here.

Undergraduate Students
Undergrads should use this page to get information about courses, registration, and careers in Sociology.

Research Organizations
Research organizations affiliated with the Sociology department.

Departmental Seminar

Throughout the academic year, the Sociology Department hosts a seminar series featuring research work by our faculty, our advanced PhD students, and by other prominent scholars in the field. For a schedule of seminars, see our Departmental Seminar page.

News and Events

Birthday Presents Get a Timeout From Parents
Sociology Professor Juliet Schor is quoted in a Boston Globe article that highlights a growing trend of anticonsumerist children's parties. more

Undergraduate Research Honors
Two Sociology majors were among seven Boston College undergraduates who were invited to attend the ACC “Meeting of the Minds" conference at Florida State University. As Provost Donald Hafner noted, "The students first have to participate in the Undergrad Research Symposium…and then they have to be judged by the faculty moderator to have given a strong (preferably the best) presentation on their panel."

What Does it Mean to Call McCain a "War Hero" Candidate
Sociology Professor Charles Derber co-authors Christian Science Monitor article, which discusses how "playing the war hero card has long been a political strategy to elect Republicans; legitimize imperial wars; and portray Democrats and peace activists as weak, cowardly, or traitorous."

Real Food at Boston College
Real Food BC, made up of students like Sociology grad student Mike Cermak and allies outside of BC, has three events scheduled for the week of 4/7 through 4/12: a Food and Diversity potluck, the movie King Corn, and a Real Food panel. See their website for more details.

Asuo-Mante Wins MLK Scholarship
Sociology Major Eric Asuo-Mante (‘09) won the Martin Luther King scholarship at the 26th awards ceremony for the Martin Luther King scholarship (see The Heights article). The scholarship is presented annually to the junior “who reflects King’s philosophy in his or her life and work.”

From Undergrad Thesis to Book
BC Sociology alumna Katherine Adam (2007) developed her undergrad thesis into a published book. She’s featured in The Heights, and a celebration for her and co-author Sociology Professor Charlie Derber was held on campus on March 12.

Hip-hop and the Environment
Sociology grad student Mike Cermak is writing his doctoral thesis on the connection between environmental justice and hip-hop, and is in the classroom assisting teachers on the topic at the Urban Science Academy. His work was featured in the Boston Globe.