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SociologyDepartment

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The study of sociology at Vassar begins with an introduction to the classical thinkers in sociology in the context of contemporary materials. Students then go on to study a broad range of sociological issues through courses in criminology, media, medicine, science, race, gender, urbanism, research, and theory. Most students pursuing a major in sociology integrate field work into their programs of study and participate in a variety of projects in the local community and New York City, including work in prisons, homeless shelters, social service agencies, advertising agencies, and urban planning departments. A senior thesis is required.

Carlos Alamo-Pastrana Dean of the College

BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

Interests
  • Afro-Latina/i Intellectual History
  • Popular Culture
  • Prison Studies

John Andrews Adjunct Assistant Professor

Toivo Asheeke Post Doctoral Fellow in Sociology

Pinar Batur Professor and Chair of Sociology

BA, University of Missouri, Kansas City; MA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Interests
  • Global Racism
  • Anti-Racist Movements

Light Carruyo Associate Professor of Sociology

BA, Oberlin College; MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

Darlene Deporto Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sociology

AB, Vassar College; MA, PhD, SUNY New Paltz

Diane Harriford Professor of Sociology

BA, Oberlin College; MA, PhD, Stony Brook University

William Hoynes Professor of Sociology

BA, Tufts University; PhD, Boston College

Eileen Leonard Professor of Sociology

BA, Emmanuel College; MA, PhD, Fordham University

Seungsook Moon Professor of Sociology

BA, Yonsei University; MA, Northeastern University; PhD, Brandeis University

Interests
  • Political and Cultural Sociology
  • Social Theory and Feminist Theory
  • Social Theory from Transnational and Global Perspectives

Leonard Nevarez Professor of Sociology

BA, MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

Interests
  • Urban studies
  • social theory
  • food systems
  • musical urbanism

Eréndira Rueda Associate Professor of Sociology

BA, University of California, San Diego; MA, PhD, University of California, Berkeley

Jasmine K. Syedullah Assistant Professor of Africana Studies

BA, Brown University; PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

Ruth Thompson-Miller Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology

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