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Department of Sociology


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OFFICE 126 Stubbs Hall
TELEPHONE 225-578-1645
FAX 225-578-5102
WEBSITE www.soc.lsu.edu

Functions of the department are to conduct teaching and research in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Graduate School, to provide an undergraduate degree program in sociology including concentrations in applied sociology, criminology and rural sociology, and to conduct research in rural sociology for the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station.

The department is research-oriented and committed to the further development of sociology as a science as well as to the application of sociological principles in societal programs. With respect to its teaching responsibilities, the department contributes to pre-professional preparation of undergraduates and develops professional sociologists at the graduate level.

A special program leading to the BA degree with departmental honors in sociology is also offered. Detailed information is available from the departmental office.

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