As one of the oldest sociology departments in the country, Penn Sociology has inspired numerous sociologists throughout history and attracts distinguished, award-winning faculty members who are leaders and experts in their field. W.E.B. Du Bois, Erving Goffman, Dorothy Swaine Thomas, and E. Digby Baltzell all broke new sociological ground while working at the University of Pennsylvania and our current faculty is following their illustrious example.
With University support, our top-ranked Department has been able to recruit some of the best graduate students in the country and expanded the University of Pennsylvania’s highly-regarded undergraduate program.
Today, the Department preserves its tradition of research and training by a very active interaction between faculty, students, and visitors. We continue to push forward to advance our understanding of past, present, and future society.
To learn more about Penn Sociology, visit their main page here.
