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.
Our students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with nationally and internationally recognized researchers to understand complex problems affecting society.
If you’re ready to immerse yourself in understanding social movements, inequality or immigration, UC Merced is waiting for you.
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.
Zulema Valdez has been selected as UC Merced’s associate vice chancellor for Equity, Justice and Inclusive Excellence (EJIE). In making the announcement, Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer...
UC Merced doctoral student Luis Rubén González Marquez was awarded the American Sociological Association Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (ASA DDRIG), funded by the National Science...
New students or those who have not yet chosen their majors will have an array of options before them. Five new majors and several new emphases, ranging across all three schools, are all coming online...