EKU Sociology

11/30/2022

I'll just go ahead and post this for that student somewhere who needs it! Share with your friends.

Missing a final exam in college may feel like a disaster. However, truth is this: missing a final exam isn't the end of the world. Moreover, if you have a go...

11/08/2022

Dr. Maples is on this month's Access Fund podcast! But that definitely isn't him in the climbing pic below lol. Go check out the podcast to see sociological research in action.

The Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment.

10/12/2022

Continuing our conversation on sociology major jobs, have you considered becoming an attorney? Lots of great sociological areas overlap with specialties in law. Check it out!

Law is a common destination for sociology majors who want to change the world and help others have a voice in this process. Law school requires specific skil...

10/10/2022

09/22/2022

Taking winter classes? Check this out!

Taking an EKU Winter course is the best way to stay caught up, catch up, or get ahead! Winter Microscholarships will be available for students to defray costs of taking courses this year. 

09/21/2022

Hey sociology majors! I need your help on something for my intro class.

I'm starting a new Five Minute Sociology video series to help intro students get an overview of common sociology ideas. Here's my first one! I've also got another coming up on Mills' sociological imagination.

My question: what terms and ideas should I cover next? Think back to your days in intro: what videos would have helped you? Sound off in the comments.

Help me help others! Power is in our hands to make a difference.

Let's start our new five minute sociology series talking about culture! culture is the way of life for a group of people at a particular point in time. It gi...

09/14/2022

Four week progress reports are out... is your semester already turning into a dumpster fire? Need help? Watch this and reach out to EKU Sociology today.

Semesters sometimes go off the rails and failing all your classes happens. But when we are failing all or most of our classes, there are still things we can ...

09/08/2022

Winter class registration is open! EKU Sociology is offering Soc 131 (Maples), Soc 205 (Buck) and Soc 232 (McSpirit). Likewise, there are tons of gen-ed classes being offered across campus. Talk to your advisor today and get registered!

09/05/2022

EKU Sociology is all about jobs! Let's use your gen-eds to help jumpstart your career!

Let's be honest: gen-ed classes often feel like a waste of time. But what if I told you we could plan out your gen-ed classes to improve your chances on the ...

08/29/2022

Hey sociology majors! We'd love to hear more about the careers you're working in right now. We're growing our conversations about jobs in the program and sharing your experiences would be a huge help to the Class of 2023 (and 24, and 25 and so forth). Sound off! Let's hear from you!

08/24/2022

Hey sociology majors! New job video up! Ever consider a career in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? Our program perfectly prepares you for this great paying field. Check it out and subscribe to hear about more videos coming out over the next weeks.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) careers offer sociology majors an excellent opportunity to apply what they've learned to creating social change across...

08/15/2022

Welcome back EKU Sociology!