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Sociology: Journals & Articles

This guide is designed to point students to Library/LRC resources that support their program of study, and to provide links to a broad spectrum of related subject matter that will enhance their course work and help to make informed career choices.

Look for Articles in GALILEO

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Search Tips When Using GALILEO:

  • "Browse by Subject" - search by the subject area or program of study for the articles you wish to locate. 
  • "Journals A-Z" - search by the title of the magazine or journal that you wish to browse.
  • Use the "Search" tab - search for articles by typing in keywords on your topic of interest. 

Recommended Databases for Sociology Students

Recommended Databases for Sociology Students

  • Academic Search Complete

    This scholarly collection offers full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study, including archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, electrical engineering, ethnic and multicultural studies, food science and technology, general science, geography, geology, law, mathematics, mechanical engineering, music, physics, psychology, religion and theology, women's studies, and other fields.

  • Religion & Philosophy Collection

    Includes more than 300 full-text journals covering topics such as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy.

  • Research Library (at ProQuest)

    Provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects and includes full-text access for thousands of titles, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.

  • Social Science Database
    Social Science Database offers indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, communication, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

  • Sociological Collection

    Includes more than 475 full-text titles. It provides information on all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture, and social structure.

Open Access Sociology Online Journals

No password is required to view these journals & articles online. Just click & read!

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) - Sociology
  • Nearly 40 Sociology related open access journals available for free online. Enter sociology in the search terms box.
  • Contexts Magazine
    Published by the American Sociological Association, this is a quarterly magazine that makes sociology interesting and relevant to anyone interested in how society operates.

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