Discover The Sociology Department
The Department provides students with theoretical and methodological tools and substantive insights which can assist them in understanding social life, social organization, and action. Our programmes are designed to provide students with a broad intellectual and sociological background which will help prepare them for a variety of careers and for advanced study at graduate school. The small size of our programme and the dedication of our faculty, allow us to provide personal attention to students and extensive access to faculty. Having relatively few requirements (seven courses in the Major), we allow students substantial flexibility in meeting individual intellectual pursuits.
Why study Sociology at Bishop’s?
The subject matter of our courses ranges widely from theoretical to applied study and our professors employ diverse pedagogies to facilitate student learning. The department has particular strengths of faculty expertise in six main are
- Global Studies and Empire
- Criminology, Law, and Social Policy
- Media, Technology and Contemporary Studies
- Gender, Diversity and Equity Studies
- Social Sustainability
- Family, Health and Community
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Christopher Green '84Christopher is a Professor at York University, Editor of the Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences and President-Elect of the Society for the History of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 26). His research and teaching interests include the history of psychology, cognition and statistics. He has published widely and actively investigates new ways to communicate historical information via the internet (e.g., using video and podcasts). Green received a B.A. in Psychology at Bishop's and quotes: "Bishop's was small enough to keep me engaged, fun enough to keep me entertained, and good enough to get me into graduate school."
