About Jax State Sociology
Our Mission
The mission of the Sociology Program is to provide a quality, student-centered educational experience for students. The Sociology Program equips students with a marketable set of skills: critical thinking, civil discourse, analysis, cultural responsiveness, and civic engagement, which will lead to excellence in their professional, civic, and personal lives. Through a Sociological education, students will become informed, ethical citizens and contribute to positive social change in their community, society, and culture.
Our Vision
Through education, research, and service, our vision is to cultivate informed and ethical citizens capable of addressing complex real-world issues. We aspire to be a catalyst for positive social change, striving to reduce social inequality and enhance the quality of life for all.
Our Timeline
1930-31
The Beginning
The first Sociology Class was taught in the “Department of history and Other Social Studies”
1948-49
Department of Sociology Formed
Dr. Rebecca Turner and Dr. Mark Fagan are hired to build the curriculum for a social work minor
1950
Dr. Theron Montgomery was hired with a PhD in Sociology. He later became President of the University.
1971-72
First major introduced
1990-91
Name Change
The department changed its name to Department of Sociology and Social Work
2020-21
Merger
Sociology joined with Political Science to become the Department of Sociology and Social Work.