The University of Minnesota (formally the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The Twin Cities campus comprises locations in Minneapolis and Falcon Heights, a suburb of St. Paul, approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) apart. The Twin Cities campus is the oldest and largest in the University of Minnesota system and has the ninth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,376 students at the start of the 202122 academic year. It is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota System, and is organized into 19 colleges, schools, and other major academic units.
Located in Minneapolis, MN, the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a globally recognized center for sociological study with a distinguished history tracing back to 1901. It provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, including BA, BS, and PhD degrees, emphasizing rigorous research, innovative teaching, and addressing pressing social issues. The department's faculty and students delve into diverse areas such as social demography, inequality, urban life, and law and criminology. By focusing on developing strong analytical and research skills, the program effectively prepares graduates for a wide array of career paths across business, government, non-profit, and education sectors, supported by connections to significant research centers.
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