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The newly reinstated UND Music Therapy Department has an exciting collaboration in the works: a partnership with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department through the “Toddler Language Circle” (TLC) program. This unique opportunity blends speech and music therapy while giving students valuable practicum hours and early exposure to interdisciplinary work. Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) […]
I am delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of the newsletter for the Department of Sociology at the University of North Dakota! I am simply thrilled to share with you the many contributions of our students, alumni, and faculty members at UND and beyond! We hope you enjoy reading about Sociology undergraduate student […]
Celebrating Sociology and Student Appreciation The Department of Sociology held its annual “Celebrating Sociology and Student Appreciation” event last May! Around 15 students, faculty, and staff joined a fun time that blended academic recognition, Alpha Kappa Delta induction, and laughs from a trivia game. Department Chair Krista Lynn Minnotte offered some introductory words, followed by […]
Hear from Department of Sociology faculty in personal updates, spotlighting their work and passions both at UND and across the nation. Dr. Elizabeth Legerski I am in my second year as Secretary of the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS). My responsibilities include taking minutes at quarterly Board meetings and monthly Executive committee meetings. In this role, […]
We are excited to have a new faculty member in Dr. Katherine Furl joining the department this year! Dr. Furl (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Dakota. She completed her PhD in sociology at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, where she served as a research affiliate […]
The Sociology Department faculty have demonstrated a robust commitment to cutting-edge research, community engagement, and program development this past year. Joseph Jochman Jochman is researching health care satisfaction in the U.S. using the 2022 General Social Survey. Preliminary findings suggest satisfaction with doctors increases overall health care satisfaction, while perceptions of inefficiency and inadequate government […]
It was a great start to the year for Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society) and the Sociology Club. The fall semester began with a pizza and game night at the Union, which had a great turnout. Students played Clue and a few card games (I believe the solution was Mrs. Peacock with the Revolver […]
Our online Master’s program is now in its second year! We’ve admitted 10 students so far, with several slated to begin Fall 2026. Most of our students are employed full-time (several at UND) so they really appreciate that our courses are offered asynchronously and they can choose to take one or two classes a semester. Many of our students are in […]
Jamie Holmgen ’17 I always knew I wanted to attend the University of North Dakota. My parents met at UND, so it is safe to say that UND was the best option for me. While at UND, my academic path changed a few times, ultimately ending with a double major in Communications and Sociology. In […]