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
Lynn Rapaport	Professor and Department Chair			(909) 607-4349	Hahn 219
Colin Beck	Assistant Professor (on leave 2012-13)			(909) 621-8510	Hahn 218
Nicki Lisa Cole	Visiting Assistant Professor			(909) 607-4563	Hahn 218
Jill Grigsby	Professor			(909) 607-3026	Hahn 217
Gilda Ochoa	Professor			(909) 607-2604	Hahn 220
Hung Thai	Associate Professor (on leave Fall 2012)			(909) 607-3922	Hahn 222

Emeriti Faculty

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

Adjunct/Performance Faculty

Name/Contact	Title	Profile	Web	Phone	Location
Oluwakemi Balogun	Postdoctoral Fellow			(909) 607-9549	Hahn 106
Ronald Kramer	Visiting Lecturer			(909) 607-9551	Hahn 211

Staff

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

Student Liaisons

Name/Contact	Extension
Lafaye Garth
Zack Kraushar
Tara Krishna
Kuniko Madden