Department of Sociology The Department of Sociology of RTES Arts, Science & Commerce College Ranebennur is one of the oldest college and oldest department. Established in 1967 as on independent Full-grown Department is the oldest department Or our college Founded by Prof.Shivajappa, Prof.Patil, Prof.Badli, Dr.R.S.Kallolikar. the head of the department for 20years during when he strong Foundation For this Department The pioneers of this department like Late. Prof.Shivajappa. Prof.Patil. Prof.Badli. Dr.R.S.Kallolikar. have kept up the high tradition of the department in teaching and research to help and accomplish the reputation of being of the most popular departments in social science catering to the needs, thousands of students pursuing higher education in sociology. At present The Department has young and experienced Teachers The department has a number of publication and Research projects to its credit especially on the Field of Health Sociology, Urban Sociology Industrial Sociology of education Minority studies, Rural Sociology Sociology of Ageing Tribal Studies. The Department is offering new courses as to match the challenges of globalizing worlds and provide cares opportunities for young sociology is As an innovative Endeavour the department offering choice Based credit system to equip the students in different areas of specialization The department is rendering its valuable service to the students community through its Alumni Association and parent Teachers Association.