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The Department of Sociology at Rice University aims to educate undergraduate students and further on-going sociological research. As a member of the School of Social Sciences, we offer four-year Bachelor of the Arts degrees. For those seeking further education/research-opportunities past a doctoral level, we offer a post-doctoral program.
Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.
Rice sociologist wins career enhancement award
Rice sociologist Jenifer Bratter wants to know whether multiracial families experience the same level of racial segregation that single-race families experience. A Woodrow Wilson Foundation award that she just received will allow her to pursue that research interest in the next academic year.
Houston Endowment donates $6.4 million to Rice for new Ph.D. program in sociology; emphasis is on Houston
A $6.4 million grant from Houston Endowment to Rice University will fund the establishment of the first Ph.D. program in sociology in Houston. The graduate studies will feature an innovative focus on Houston and urban issues.