UIC Department of Sociology University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Sociology Sociology is the scientific study of human society, its development and institutions, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Sociologists study everything from small informal groups to entire countries.
Our classes will give you a greater understanding of the issues that effect your life, such as poverty, crime, discrimination, and inequality. We'll also teach you valuable skills you can apply to a wide variety of careers in government, academia, non-profit organizations, and the business world. Our BA and MA programs will give you a good general background in sociology. We're glad you stopped by our web site. Please look around and learn about our department.