About Us

Prof. Rosenfeld with 2017 BA graduates

Commencement 2017: Graduating students with Prof. Michael Rosenfeld. Photo credit: Randy Michaud

Stanford’s Sociology Department has a long and rich tradition of scholarship and teaching.

Our faculty and students are involved in a wide range of research projects and are affiliated with several research centers and programs throughout campus.

In addition, our department houses the Stanford Ethnography Lab and the Laboratory for Social Research

Faculty co-lead several graduate workshops centered on multiple research areas, and we offer several opportunities for undergraduates to gain research experience with faculty.

We also host postdoctoral scholars and visitors.