Sociology Department

Interested in sociology?

The Augustana University Sociology Department supports the study of social life, change and the causes and consequences of human behavior in relation to existing systems in society. The department facilitates further areas in study of criminology & deviance, law, family & community services and medicine & health care systems.

Sociology at AU

Programs of Study


Pre-Professional Program


Contact Us

Address

Augustana University
Sociology Department
Madsen Center
2301 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197


Latest News

Augustana University has selected Maya Madson ‘27 and Ayden Calvert ‘27 to take part in the 2026 Peace Scholars Program — designed to inspire and engage “students to become full participants in peacemaking efforts around the world.”

Amelia Jibben ‘25, of Sioux Falls, is a criminal justice and anthropology double major with a concentration in forensics. Jibben interned with the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the summer where she was able to get hands-on experience in the prison system. There, her job duties included listening to inmates' complaints and doing her best to assist them.

Augustana is excited to once again host its annual Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium, set to take place on Saturday, April 13, at the Froiland Science Complex, located on the university’s campus.