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
Allison Dunatchik, an assistant professor of sociology in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Frank F. Furstenberg Early Career Scholar by the Council on Contemporary Families.
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Sociology Welcomes Two New Faculty for Fall 2026
The University of South Carolina Department of Sociology will welcome two assistant professors in Fall 2026. Their research on inequality, identity, media and gender strengthens teaching and scholarship in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.
