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Associations and Organizations in Sociology

 

American Sociological Association (ASA)
The most prestigious organization of sociologists in the United States.   The ASA also provides very useful publications for professional sociologists and students interested in the field.

National Council for Social Studies
Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators

Society for Applied Sociology
The society provides a forum for sociologists and others interested in applying sociological knowledge, enhances understanding of the interrelationship between sociological knowledge and sociological practice, and Increases the effectiveness of applied sociological research and training.

Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP)
SSSP members are an interdisciplinary community of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social problems. If you are involved in scholarship or action in pursuit of a just society nationally or internationally, you belong in the SSSP. You will meet others engaged in research to find the causes and consequences of social problems, as well as others seeking to apply existing scholarship to the formulation of social policies. Many members are social scientists by training. Many teach in colleges and universities. Increasing numbers work in applied research and policy settings. Membership is open to anyone who supports SSSP's goals.

Sociological Practice Association
The purpose of the SPA is to promote the application of sociological knowledge to intervention for individual and social change through scholarly and educational activities.

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