Majoring in Sociology at UTA

The major program of study in sociology has three principal objectives:
• To develop the ability to understand human relationships from a sociological perspective
• To develop the analytical skills necessary for discovering and explaining social patterns and solving social problems
• To enhance awareness of the relationships between events in our own lives and the social environment in which we live

A major in sociology requires the completion of 13 courses in sociology, including 4 required courses and 1 course in anthropology. Our course offerings are sufficiently broad to incorporate a variety of individual interests.

Optional Specializations in Sociology

Students majoring in Sociology may pursue a general course of study in the discipline or concentrate in a specific area.  The purpose of specialization is to provide the student with a focused educational experience related to different career paths and areas of interest within the context of a broad liberal arts education. 

Each concentration requires the completion of four courses. Additional courses not listed may be counted with approval.   Please see the Sociology academic advisor for more information on completing an area concentration. 

The concentrations include:

Human Capital and Work

Non-Profit and Community Organizations

Health, Science and Technology

Social Services and Diverse Populations

Minoring in Sociology

Students may minor in Sociology.  A minor in sociology requires 18 semester hours, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level.

Student Organizations

Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD): International Sociology Honor Society
Sociology Student Organization (SSA)

Scholarships

The Blaine T. and Jean W. Williams Endowed Scholarship in Sociology is granted annually to a junior or senior majoring in Sociology at the University of Texas at Arlington.

The Fast Track Program 

Thinking about Graduate School? Check out the Fast Track program at UTA.  The Fast Track Program allows outstanding undergraduate students in sociology at UT Arlington to take up to three graduate seminars in sociology that will earn credit toward both the Bachelor's degree and the Master's degree in Sociology. It is designed to encourage high standards of performance, to facilitate the transition from undergraduate to graduate study, and to reduce time needed to complete the MA. Interested undergraduate students should apply for the Fast Track Program when they are within 30 hours of completing the Bachelor's degree.  For an application form or to obtain more details about this program, contact the Sociology Graduate Advisor.

Career Information

Please see our Career Information Page for more information on the types of careers that are possible for those with degrees in Sociology as well as other career-related resources.

 

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