The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge is primarily an undergraduate faculty, and as such, has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. At the same time, unlike many other larger universities, at the University of Lethbridge undergraduates have many opportunities to participate in faculty research projects. Faculty members in the Department of Sociology have a strong research and publication record which has led to a strong record or research funding from agencies such as the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Some of this funding is directed to the employment of students on research projects. The research expertise in the Department of Sociology covers a wide variety of areas.
Students often have a number of questions about the discipline.
First of all, a sociologist is someone who is generally concerned with understanding human behaviour and human relationships in various kinds of groups and social settings. Often undergraduate training in Sociology provides a background for many different occupations and professions. Students with a B.A. in Sociology often go on to further studies in social work, law, medicine, public health, education, business administration, urban planning, or divinity school. I hope this short account of our Department give you a better idea of who we are and what we do. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 329-2551 to arrange a visit.