Department of Sociology

Sociology examines the ways people influence each other through societal institutions, organizations, and groups. Sociology often combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of such varied topics as urban life, family relations, race and ethnicity, social class, social and religious movements, aging, and gender roles. The Sociology major at Pomona College emphasizes social theory and research, and culminates in a senior seminar during the fall semester in which students write a critical synthesis of sociological research on a topic of their choice. Students also have the option of completing a senior thesis in which they carry out an original research project under the direction of one or two faculty members. The department also offers a minor.

Many sociology majors are able to study abroad for a semester during their junior year, for example, in Spain, Brazil, Greece, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic. After the sophomore and junior year, sociology majors can seek summer internships or research opportunities as a way to investigate possible career directions.

Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Hung Thai	Associate Professor and Department Chair			(909) 607-3922	Hahn 222
Mary Barr	ACLS New Faculty Fellow in Sociology and Africana Studies			(909) 607-0697	Lincoln 1107
Colin Beck	Assistant Professor			(909) 621-8510	Hahn 218
Jill Grigsby	Professor			(909) 607-3026	Hahn 217
Gilda Ochoa	Associate Professor			(909) 607-2604	Hahn 220
Lynn Rapaport	Professor			(909) 607-4349	Hahn 219

Emeriti Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Robert Herman	Professor Emeritus			(909) 607-2439	Hahn 109

Staff

Name/Contact	Title	Phone	Location
Gail Orozco	Academic Department Coordinator	(909) 607-3027	Hahn 212

Student Liaisons

Name/Contact	Extension
Roberto Almeida
Tyson Chihara
Karen Ferreira
Christopher Fiorello