Sociology Department is one of three study programs at FISHUM, UIN SUKA. Sociology Department was established on 27 June 2005, based on Decree No. Dj.II/206/2005 from the Directorate General of Islamic Institutions, Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. On 18 July 2017, through SK BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board of Higher Education) no. 2339 / SK / BAN-PT / Akred / S / VII / 2017, UPS succeeded in obtaining “A” grade, and it is valid until September 26, 2022. In the organizational structure, Sociology Department is an implementing unit within the Faculty of Social and Humanities with the main task in conducting academic education in the field of sociology.