Faculty, students, and staff in the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Community and Environmental Sociology are concerned with a wide array of issues from environmental degradation and globalization to sustainability and local food systems. The faculty is made up of an interdisciplinary group trained in fields ranging from sociology to science and technology studies and environmental studies. We are an engaged group whose work, while theoretically informed, is often directed at intervening in and affecting real-life situations. Our graduate program is equally dynamic and is offered jointly with the UW’s Department of Sociology.
The issues discussed in Community and Environmental Sociology classes can also be applied outside of the classroom. In the video below, alumni, students, and faculty from the department discuss their passions and how the major has helped them make a difference.
Undergraduate
The Undergraduate Program connects students with globally esteemed faculty, a wide range of intimate and interactive courses, and a tight-knit community of scholars passionate about understanding and developing solutions to our social and environmental problems. C&E Soc also offers a certificate in Food Systems open to any major.
Graduate
The Department of Sociology and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology jointly conduct the graduate program.
Research
Research is an integral part of studying people and the environment and C&E Soc students are encouraged to pursue their research interests. Students may join the existing labs supported by the department or conduct independent research through the guidance of faculty.
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EVENTS
C&E Soc News & Events
- C&E Soc Welcomes Michaela Hoffelmeyer as New Assistant Professor!Michaela Hoffelmeyer will be joining the Department of C&E Soc as the assistant professor position in public engagement with agriculture! Michaela will be joining our […]
- “Making Food: Engagements with Environment, Technology, and Innovation in Agriculture” C&E Soc Talk on Wednesday, November 9 at 1:30 pmDr. Matt Comi from the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute will present his research on “Making Food: Engagements with Environment, Technology, and Innovation in Agriculture on […]
- “Looking South: How the U.S. Midwest maintains its Farm Labor Supply” C&E Soc Seminar on Mon, 11/7 at 12 pmDr. Jose Villagran from the University of Texas at San Antonio will present their research on “Looking South: How the U.S. Midwest Maintains its Farm […]
UW Events
- Let’s Talk provides no-cost, informal, confidential consultations around campus and virtually. Going to Let’s Talk can help you gain insight, […]
- Let’s Talk provides no-cost, informal, confidential consultations around campus and virtually. Going to Let’s Talk can help you gain insight, […]
- Get registered to vote for the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court and Madison mayoral elections in February and April. Across from […]