Department of Sociology
Chair: Karen M. Jennison, Ph.D.
Location: Candelaria 2285
Telephone: 970.351.2315
Faculty: Hedy Red Dexter, Ph.D.; Angela Henderson, Ph.D.; Pamela Hewitt, Ph.D.; Jeffrey A. Houser, Ph.D.; Karen M. Jennison, Ph.D.; Melanie Moore, Ph.D.; David W. Musick, Ph.D.; Kyle Anne Nelson, Ph.D.; Diane L. Schott, M.A.
Course(s) Offered (Prefix):
Program(s) Offered:
Sociology B.A.
Applied Sociology Emphasis
Family Studies Emphasis
Social Issues Emphasis
Sociology Minor
Sociology is the scientific investigation of human society and the social interactions that emerge among people. The main focus of sociology is the group rather than the individual. In studying groups, sociologists work to understand the social and cultural forces that operate throughout society and the forces that mold individuals, shape their behavior and thus, determine social events.
Sociologists employ various methods of gathering data from the social world. Theories provide explanations which account for social phenomena; together, methods and theory provide the foundation for a Sociological study of society.