Welcome

Founded in 1928, the LSU Department of Sociology is home to a tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Our award-winning faculty are internationally recognized scholars. Our undergraduate teaching program serves thousands of students every semester. And we are home to a vibrant graduate teaching program, which offers the only PhD in sociology in the state of Louisiana. We invite you to explore our website to learn more!

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For questions about our undergraduate program, contact:

Kevin Smiley
Director of Undergraduate Studies

For questions about our Ph.D. program, contact:

 

Mark J. Schafer
Director of Graduate Studies

For general questions about the Sociology Department, contact:

socl@lsu.edu