Welcome ! !

      We invite you to explore our website. These are exciting times for the Sociology Department at SMU.  Over the last three years the department has added 7 new faculty members. Their work is fresh, exciting, and innovative.  We are dedicated to bringing the same intellectual spirit into the classroom.  Our program covers all the basics while providing opportunities for advanced work with faculty in small settings.  

      Our courses examine the myriad of social relations present in American society—be they between men and women, racial and ethnic groups, rich and poor, organizations and their environment, or individuals and the law.  Students are prepared to live and work in a global world.  In the Markets and Culture major students focus on the flow of money, goods, and people around the globe, as well as the importance of being aware and sensitive to cultural differences.  

      Our location offers students a rich urban experience.  Dallas’ new slogan—Live Large, Think Big—captures the essence and vitality of the city.  For more information about our programs, please consult the rest of our website and do not hesitate to contact us directly. 

Sincerely, 

Linda Brewster Stearns

Chair and Director of Markets and Culture