And, of course, many students choose Sociology courses as vital, interesting, and challenging electives. Class sizes in Sociology courses are small enough for intentional, caring mentorship of each student by the faculty. Not only relying on lectures to impart course materials, the professors engage students in participative, collaborative and experimential learning activities. Students learn the craft of participant and non-participant observation, survey research, and experimental design. Students may also engage in summer research with a Sociology professor through the University's duPont research program.
Global awareness is an integral component of all Sociology courses.
In addition, Sociology majors are encouraged to participate in the University's W'International program. Community service and a commitment to volunteerism are hallmarks of Sociology students at Wingate. Mr. Culley is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma of Indiana Chapter. In 1999. he received the Teaching excellence Recognition Award for the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University. His research interests begin with the sociology of religion.