BS in Applied SOCIOLOGY

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology combines sociological theory with statistical and research skills to prepare students for a variety of careers in which knowledge of human relationships and social trends is useful. This degree is ideal for students who plan to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

BS in APPLIED SOCIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to UTA’s general core requirements, the BS in Applied Sociology requires:

• SOCI 1311 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
• SOCI 3351 WORK, OCCUPATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• SOCI 3352 SOCIAL STATISTICS
• SOCI 3355 APPS AND TOOLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
• SOCI 3362 SOCIAL RESEARCH
• SOCI 3372 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY or SOCI 3373 SOCIAL THEORY THROUGH POPULAR CULTURE
• SOCI 4306 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
• SOCI 4393 INTERNSHIP IN SOCIOLOGY or SOCI 4395 SERVICE LEARNING INDEPENDENT STUDY
• 24 additional hours of approved SOCI electives

Electives: Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree (120 total hours with 36 advanced hours).

All new students (Freshman or transfer) must take either SOCI 1200 (PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES) or the UNIV equivalent course.

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FAST TRACK YOUR SOCIOLOGY BS into an MA 

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 Sociology Bachelor’s degree and the Sociology Master’s degree. Contact the department advisor, Ms. Lauren Vanpool, to learn more!