Department of Sociology

Sociology at Appalachian

Programs of Study

Careers in Sociology

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Robert Freeland, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Robert Freeland

Feb 8, 2024

Dr. Freeland received a Spring 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant to support data collection for his study titled "Political Affiliation...

Dr. Johnnie Lotesta Inducted into the CAS Academy of Outstanding Teachers

Nov 3, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each year, Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes several members of the faculty and...

App State Sociology Welcomes Dr. Ruth Carmi

Aug 31, 2023

Dr. Ruth Carmi joined the department in 2023. Her research and teaching focus on intersectionality, gender & sexuality, law and society, and peace...

Student and Alumni Spotlight

Congrats to our Spring 2024 Outstanding Sociology Seniors!

Apr 22, 2024

On April 19, 2024, the Department of Sociology and the College of Arts and Sciences recognized six outstanding sociology seniors. Students who receive...

Four Sociology Seniors Successfully Defend their Honors Theses

Apr 22, 2024

Over the last two weeks, sociology seniors have been busy finishing their original research projects for their Capstone and honors requirements. Four ...

Sociology Major Samantha Massey Becomes a CAS Corps Member

Nov 3, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...