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Students Gain Research Experience

See how NMU undergrads are working with faculty on exciting research projects such as investigating rural homelessness with social work faculty Tim Hilton and Cornell DeJong. Several students are assisting anthropologist, Alex Carroll on Yellow Dog Plains and Native American projects

Minor Areas of Study


Gerontology	Research Analyst	Anthropology

News and Information

	What a trip! Sociology/Social Work students experience China firsthand by accompanying Dr. Renxin Yang on a four-week summer session course SO 495 Social-Cultural Studies in China.Read more about their adventure . . .
	Sociologist Michael Loukinen produces a new documentary film, Ojibwe Drum Songs. For details on this creative endeavor and other films by Dr. Loukinen, read more . . .
	Mikhail Balaev joins department as Instructor of Sociology. Mikail's specialties are quantitative methods, globalization & social organization.
	Department faculty are conducting research and film-making project on perceived connection between alcohol use and intimate partner violence. Details
	All BSW students complete at least 400 hours of field instruction. For full details, the new 2008 Social Work Field Placement Manual is available for download here.

Recent Grads In Action
Check out what recent department grads are doing since leaving NMU. More information

Recent Grads In Action

Social worker, Jackie Olson at desk

Check out what recent department grads are doing since leaving NMU. More information

Social Work Applications Due Now!
Pre-social work majors must apply by Oct. 1st for Winter 2009 admission. Get application here. Are you eligible? read more Calculate your GPA here

Social Work Applications Due Now!

Laptop Pre-social work majors must apply by Oct. 1st for Winter 2009 admission. Get application here. Are you eligible? read more

Transferring to NMU for BSW
If you started your college career at another institution and plan to transfer to Northern Michigan University, we can help. Bay de Noc Gogebic Community College Michigan Tech University Lake Superior State

Get Involved
Check out the Student Social Work/ Sociology Organization – or the SSWSO. We promote community service, volunteering, professional development, networking, faculty-student interaction and charitable fundraising. SSWSO page

Dr. Thomas Sullivan Retires
The department will miss the leadership and seasoned teaching experience of Dr. Thomas Sullivan, a key member of the sociology faculty.