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Sociology Ph.D. graduate alumnus Alejandro Zermeño

Sociology Boasts 11 Tenure-Track Faculty Placements in Its Short History

UC Merced’s Sociology Department has already begun shaping the future of the professoriate.

The Sociology bookcase on the second floor of Classroom and Office 2 Building.

Nationally Recognized Faculty

Our nationally recognized Sociology faculty have published numerous books and earned many awards.

Sociology Graduate Students in Class with Professor Almeida

Professor Whitney Laster Pirtle during a class lecture

Fellowship Allows Professor Laster Pirtle Renewed Focus on Sociology of Race in South Africa

Professor Beattie and Graduate Student Awarded Grant to Study Teacher Retention

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Sociology at
UC Merced

Sociology at UC Merced emphasizes the areas of social stratification/inequality, immigration, race/ethnicity, gender studies, education, political and collective empowerment, and globalization. With 17 faculty members, sociology registers some of the highest course enrollments on campus.

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Featured Books

Authors: Nella Van Dyke

Authors: Laura Hamilton

Authors: Tanya Golash-Boza

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Tanya Golash-Boza

Authors: Meredith Van Natta

Authors: Nella Van Dyke

Authors: Charlie Eaton

Authors: Daisy Verduzco Reyes

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Zulema Valdez

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Yang Lor

Authors: Tanya Golash-Boza

Social Movements: The Structure of Collective Mobilization

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Edward Flores

Authors: Irenee Beattie

Authors: Laura Hamilton

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Whitney Pirtle

Authors: Tanya Golash-Boza

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Zulema Valdez

Authors: Edward Flores

Authors: Laura Hamilton

Authors: Paul Almeida

Authors: Marjorie S. Zatz

Authors: Zulema Valdez

Authors: Tanya Golash-Boza

Authors: Paul Almeida

Our Faculty

Our students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with nationally and internationally recognized researchers to understand complex problems affecting society.

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If you’re ready to immerse yourself in understanding social movements, inequality or immigration, UC Merced is waiting for you.

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Sociology Virtual Information Session

Connect with UC Merced's Sociology faculty and learn about graduate study opportunities during this 1-hour webinar and Q&A. Hosted by Dr. Daisy Verduzco Reyes.

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