Menu Sociology is the scientific study of society. Through sociological research, sociologists gain an understanding of why people do what they do and why society is the way it is.
Sociologists explore a broad range of topics, including crime, gender, technology, health, education, environment, racism, inequalities, families, and large social systems and institutions.
Sociologists pull back the curtain on the social forces that shape our lives. In doing so, they help us see the world, and ourselves, in new ways.
Featured Sociology Courses
The Sociology Department offers a wide array of courses in formats ranging from traditional in-person classes to flexible online classes to a hybrid blend of both. Our courses fulfill program and degree requirements, and may even appeal to your personal interests. We routinely update our offerings in response to the changing needs of the student population.
Introduction to Sociology
Gain a deeper understanding of society, and your place within it, while studying key sociological topics such as culture, relationships, deviance, inequalities, and institutions. Once you learn to think like a sociologist, you may never see the world in the same way again. Transfers to all the most popular Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin.
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
Celebrate diverse identities, connect with others, and deepen your understanding of LGBTQIA+ history and advocacy. This empowering course offers a vibrant, inclusive experience where your perspective matters. Fulfills a requirement for the Gender and Women’s Studies Certificate.
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
Take a deep dive into race and racism in the United States. Examine persistent structural inequities and the historical roots of contemporary systemic racism. Discuss ways to eliminate racial oppression and move towards an antiracist society. Fulfills a requirement for the Race and Ethnic Studies Certificate.
Technology and Society
Step into the future with Tech and Society! Explore the fusion of innovation and culture with topics from AI to surveillance, medicine to social media. Discover the role of science and tech in our everyday lives and consider possibilities for the future. Fulfills a requirement for the Data Analytics Certificate.
Sociology of Relationships and Families
Unravel the mysteries of meaningful relationships, explore the complexities of family structures, and learn a little about yourself and your own relationships along the way. Fulfills a requirement for the Gender and Women’s Studies Certificate.
Criminology
Go beyond “criminal minds” with this sociological study of crime! Discover the wide variety of social factors that influence criminal behavior and contribute to crime. Explore crime patterns, and learn theories of crime, punishment, and justice.
Sociology Resources
Sociological Associations
- American Sociological Association
- Midwest Sociological Society
- North Central Sociological Association
- Wisconsin Sociological Association
Sociological Career Resources
Sociology Blogs
Full-time Faculty
Sociology Department faculty are always happy to help!
Please feel free to reach out to us with any sociology-related questions.
Autumn Behringer
Office: B2254, Truax
608.616.3526
ambehringer@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Sociology of Gender | Introduction to Women’s Studies | Gender Study Abroad
Michael Billeaux
Office: B2240, Truax
608.246.6588
mdbilleaux@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | Contemporary American Society
Angelika Gulbis
Office: B2250, Truax
608.243.4139
agulbis@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Diversity Studies | Sociology of Relationships and Families | Technology and Society | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | Leadership As An Art
Jackie Jebens (Department Chair)
Office: B2258, Truax
608.246.6544
jjebens@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | Criminology | Social Problems
Martina Kunovic
Office: B2240, Truax
608.616.3406
mkunovic@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Diversity Studies | Contemporary American Society | Social Problems
Matthew Sargent
Office: B2246, Truax
608.246.6526
mrsargent@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Diversity Studies | Statistics for the Social Sciences | Technology and Society | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
Dee Soles
Office: B2254, Truax
608.246.6750
dsoles@madisoncollege.edu
Courses Taught: Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Diversity Studies | Contemporary American Society | Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | Social Problems
Part-time Faculty
Nadia Assad
nassad@madisoncollege.edu
Gabrielle Banick
gbanick@madisoncollege.edu
Brian Bentel
bbentel@madisoncollege.edu
Lindsay Cannon
lcannon3@madisoncollege.edu
Amy Grams
agrams@madisoncollege.edu
Lindsey Gearin
lgearin@madisoncollege.edu
Laurel Mazar
lmazar@madisoncollege.edu
Marline Pearson
mpearson@madisoncollege.edu
Helen Raatz
hraatz@madisoncollege.edu
Mitchell Ruesink
mruesink@madisoncollege.edu
Cassandra Thompson
cothompson@madisoncollege.edu