Curious about what drives behavior or how institutions shape outcomes? At USC, sociology fosters inquiry and sharpens analytical, communication and research skills for meaningful work in countless careers.
For anyone interested in working in a field focused on people, which could range from sales and marketing to teaching, studying sociology gives you a valuable perspective. After graduation, I was ready to go into the wider world. A combination of the academic work and my outside-of-the-classroom learning prepared me to start working on day one.
Department News
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New research from Kathleen Broussard
Kathleen Broussard, a faculty member in the Department of Sociology, recently published an article examining the parental influences on contraceptive use.
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USC sociologist featured in The Atlantic
The Atlantic’s “The Parental-Happiness Fallacy” features insight from USC sociologist Jennifer March Augustine; alum Daniela Negraia is quoted as well.
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Immigration Policy Impacts Health
Brian Levy, a faculty member in the Department of Sociology, recently published two peer-reviewed articles examining the relationship between place, policy, and public health.
