Sociology is one of the most esteemed
departments in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University
Bloomington. Consistently ranked among the top programs in the
country, the IU sociology department recently received a national award
for excellence in teaching -- the 2001 American Sociological Association's
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award.This award is well
deserved, as students consistently comment on the stimulating nature of
classroom lectures and readings and often share what they have learned
with their friends because the topics are so interesting. The core
courses for the major range in size from 25 to 45 students and many report
feeling a sense of community within the department.
Majors have opportunities to intern, work on a senior honors thesis,
enter an essay competition with a financial award, and receive other
academic honors. Students can also gain experience working on survey
research projects.
The following IU sociologists have won university awards for
teaching.
