Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Fast Track)
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1st year
Fall Semester
MODL 1441
HIST 1301
SOCI 1200
MATH (SEE CORE LIST)
COMMUNICATION (SEE CORE LIST)
Spring Semester
MODL 1442
HIST 1302
MATH (SEE CORE LIST)
SCIENCE (SEE CORE LIST)
COMMUNICATION (SEE CORE LIST)
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
POLS 2311
SOCI 1311
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE( SEE CORE LIST)
LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/ CULTURE (SEE CORE LIST)
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
CREATIVE ARTS (SEE CORE LIST)
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 28
3rd year
Fall Semester
SOCI 3352
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
ORAL COMPETENCE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
SOCI 3462
SOCI 3372/3373
COMPUTER COMPETENCE
ANTH ELECTIVE
GENERAL UPPER ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
4th year
Fall Semester
SOCI GRAD ELECTIVE
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
SOCI GRAD ELECTIVE
SOCI GRAD ELECTIVE
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
GENERAL ELECTIVE
HOURS 30
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Liberal Arts Box 19599 / 430 University Hall P: 817-272-2661 IF: 817-272-3759 I uta.edu
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Fast Track)
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review core curriculum requirements
Visit student success and complete self-assessments to identify strengths
Use Focus 2 Career Assessment tool at Student Success
ENGAGE
Explore student groups within your major, college, and university (e.g., Sociology Student Association)
Explore concentration opportunities within sociology
EXCEL
Learn how to improve academic performance
Explore tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing support, and study groups.
Investigate Honors College
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Attend public lectures on campus
Women's History Month lectures
Center for Theory talks
Termini lecture
Maverick Speakers Series events
Center for African American Studies events
Ask a faculty member about research opportunities
ENGAGE
Become a Sociology Student Ambassador
Consider running for an officer position in the Sociology Student Association
Be a mentor and share your experiences with incoming students
Consider Study Abroad
EXCEL
Strive to meet requirements for Alpha Kappa Delta (AKO), the sociology honor society
Become a Sociology Scholar by earning a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.2 in 12 hours or more hours of sociology
Consider the McNair Scholars Program, if eligible
Write a paper to present at Spotlight and/or an academic conference
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Explore career options and/or graduate school
Consider an internship or service learning.
ENGAGE
Attend department, college and university awards ceremonies
Consider participating in the UTA ring ceremony.
Take steps to attend graduation
Attend a professional conference; examples include
American Sociological Association
Southwestern Sociological Association
Southern Sociological Society
EXCEL
Participate in Test Drive (attend grad classes)
Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and finalize your resume
Participate in on-campus interviews for jobs
Present a research paper at Spotlight and/or an academic conference
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Use Career Assessment Tool
Complete self-assessments to identify strengths
Internships
Explore career options
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Attend lectures (e.g., Women's History Month, Center for Theory, Maverick Speakers Series, Center for Mexican American Studies, Center for African American Studies)
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Consider service learning
Be a mentor
Explore student groups in major (Sociology Student Association)
Become a Student Ambassador
Run for office in a student organization
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Take a service learning course
Consider Alternative Spring Break
Be involved with Sociology Student Association service projects
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Explore graduate school
Explore concentration opportunities in sociology
Ask a faculty member about research opportunities
Present research at Spotlight or an academic conference
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Administrative Support
Epidemiologist
Arbitrator
Health Service
Civil Service Positions
Interviewer
Community Development and Planning
Labor Relations Consultant
Law Enforcement
Community Organizer
Lawyer
Consumer Advocate
Legislative Aide
Demographer
Lobbyist
Education
Management
Organizational Design Consultant
Policy Analyst
Probation/Parole Officer
Professor
Psychiatrist
Public Opinion Research
Research Analyst
Sales and Marketing
Social Services
Workforce Skills
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Global Citizenship: Demonstrate inclusiveness, respect, and the ability to learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
Career Readiness
Evaluating Hypotheses/Theories
Interpreting Data
Interviewing Skills
Preparing Research Reports
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
Research Skills
Survey Design
Understanding Human Relationships
Writing Skills
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
In addition, the department offers courses in occupations and career development, women and work, work and the gig economy, and research methods, as well as internships, services learning, conferences, and senior research seminar courses
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