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Sociology Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
Hybrid
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120
Gain a deeper understanding of how individual human behavior impacts society and vice
versa.
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences
of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations
and societies and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior
is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the
hostile mob; from organized crime to religious traditions; from the divisions of race,
gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.
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We’ll provide you with a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of social theory and research methods. This is accomplished through a combination of core and elective courses taught by recognized scholars in their field.
You can apply classroom learning to real-world situations through our capstone course, internships and research-related projects. Our capstone course focuses on data collection, data analysis, applying theory and presenting the findings. The internship helps you address issues in developing countries such as fertility, birth control and recovery from natural disasters.
Marketable Skills
- SPSS literacy
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Introductory research methods
Sociology Degree Highlights
You’ll complete 30 (B.A.) or 36 (B.S.) semester hours in sociology, depending on the
degree you wish to pursue.
Some coursework will focus on environmental sociology, developing societies, gerontology,
medical sociology, race and ethnic relations, research methods and statistics, sex
and gender, and sociological theory. You’ll be trained to understand the practical
applications of sociological principles.
Our faculty members have published books, articles and research reports, presented
research at national conferences, and received research grants from the National Science
Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Commonwealth Fund.
They’ve also conducted research in Ghana, Guatemala, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico,
Malawi, Sweden and Togo.
Faculty research interests include demography, economic sociology, environmental sociology,
gerontology and aging, medical sociology, sociology of development and social change,
sociology of disasters, sociology of the family and the life cycle, and sustainable
societies.
Our faculty members and students have been instrumental in improving health and social
services in communities with high rates of illness, crime, substance abuse and teenage
pregnancy.
UNT's Sociology program is ranked 3rd in Texas, 13th in the South and 49th in the
nation by Sociology-Schools.com.
What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree?
A Sociology degree can prepare you for numerous careers in human services and corporations or for an entry-level research job as an interviewer or statistician. You can work as a social worker, career or family counselor, parole or probation officer, or in a community service area. Related careers are available in:
- Advertising and marketing agencies, manufacturing corporations and consulting firms
- Criminal justice organizations
- Government agencies, corporations and nonprofit organizations
- Hospitals
- Religious and youth organizations
- Universities and colleges
Some Sociology majors enter law school or pursue other graduate or professional training.
Sociology Degree Courses You Could Take
Sociology of Sport (3 hrs)
Study of social behavior in sport, with particular emphasis on its relationship to
the cultural perspectives of socialization, minorities, economics, politics and current
issues.
Drugs, Crime and Society (3 hrs)
Examines the relationship between drugs, crime and human behavior. Explores the relationship
between drug abuse and crime, and the policy proposals developed to control drug trafficking,
drug abuse and drug-related crime, as well as the multifaceted aspects and effects
of chemical abuse and dependency.
Sociology of Religion (3 hrs)
Review of the common sociological dimensions of all religions such as moral definitions,
group membership and dynamics, prescribed ritual practices and definitions of the
sacred. An examination of sociologists contributing to the field such as Durkheim
and Weber. Includes a sociological analysis of selected major world religions, including
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.
Sociology of Sexuality (3 hrs)
Sexuality and how it is perceived, defined and experienced in the context of society.
The course explores sexuality as a social and historical construction and focuses
on how sexuality influences our lives as reflected in social norms, attitudes and
beliefs, and through public and private policies and practices.
Immigration and Race in Contemporary U.S. (3 hrs)
Examines the contemporary immigrant groups, how these immigrants incorporate into
American society and ways the U.S. is transformed by their presence.
Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity (3 hrs)
Social, cultural and economic perspectives on Native Americans, African Americans,
Asian Americans and Mexican Americans; emphasizes work and family patterns for women
and men, racism and sexism, and contemporary movements for equality.
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