Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology equips students to analyze social structures, institutions, and inequality using rigorous empirical methods and critical theory. Students engage directly with community partners through applied research projects addressing pressing social issues. Graduates pursue careers in social services, research, policy analysis, and law.

Courses & Registration

Course descriptions for all SOCI offerings are in the university catalog; scheduled sections for each term are published in SU‑SIS. This department has 8 class sections scheduled for Fall 2026.

• Catalog: all SOCI course descriptions
• Fall 2026 SOCI class schedule

Faculty

Name	Title	Office	Email
Ahmed Baird	Professor	Whitford Hall 220	bairda@southgateuniversity.org
Amy Dalton	Associate Professor	Whitford Hall 249	daltona@southgateuniversity.org
Ingrid Vandenberg	Associate Professor	Whitford Hall 413	vandenbergi@southgateuniversity.org
Angela Whitaker	Associate Professor	Whitford Hall 285	whitakera@southgateuniversity.org