| Sociology is a vital and integral part of national and international profession. The thematic diversity of Vanderbilt sociology stems from the faculty's wide-ranging interests and methodological competencies and a strong commitment to academic freedom. As part of Vanderbilt's College of Arts & Science, the faculty represents a broad set of scholarly interests including: | |
| Arts, culture, religion | |
| Cities, states, and political economy | |
| Deviant behavior and social control | |
| Gender and sexuality | |
| Health and the life course | |
| Race, ethnicity, and immigration | |
| Social movements, politics, and power | |
| Work, labor, and occupations | |

BREAKING NEWS!
Sociology Department End-of-Year Party is on Monday, April 22, 2013, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Calhoun Portico. Awards will be given to outstanding students and accolades for many students' achievements. Food and beverages. Come and enjoy the fun!!
The American Sociological Review's impact score is HIGHEST among all Sociology journals in 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS!