According to USA Today, UCSB’s sociology department has been ranked number one in the nation by College Factual, a data-driven resource for students considering university admissions.  College Factual cites the program at UCSB as one of the largest in the country, noting coursework offerings in gender studies, sexuality, race, globalization and other social movements that help students understand human social interaction. Additional details are available here.  Congratulations to UCSB's entire sociology department, and to Prof Maria Charles, sociology department chair and director of the Broom Center's Sex and Gender research theme!