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    University of North Texas
   
    Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Sociology


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Departmental Office
Chilton Hall, Room 300

Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #311157
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2296

Web site: www.unt.edu/soci

Sociology Degree Planning Office
Chilton Hall, Room 289E
940-565-4115

Daniel Rodeheaver, Chair

Faculty 

 

Notice: As of Sept. 13, 2013, the Department of Sociology and its programs and courses in sociology have been realigned under the College of Arts and Sciences. Programs and Courses in applied gerontology remain under the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

The Department of Sociology offers a variety of degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in sociology; a Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS), both with a major in sociology; and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a major in sociology. In addition, students may minor in both sociology at the undergraduate level.

Faculty teach and conduct research in a variety of areas, including sustainable societies, applied gerontology, sociology of disaster, globalization, medical sociology, sociology of the family, sociology of culture, environmental sociology, economic sociology, sociology of religion, sociology of education and other topics.

The undergraduate degree with a major in sociology focuses on developing a core set of marketable skills required by all sociologists and then allows students to investigate specific social institutions or structures of interest. Through a combination of required and elective courses, students develop well-rounded skills, grounded in both theory and research methods.

The program is designed to prepare students for graduate study in sociology or for professional careers in a variety of fields, including research, education, government, social services, probation, law enforcement and aging services. A minor in sociology provides useful background for those pursuing a degree in areas such as business, psychology, art, communications, education and music.

Degree Plan

Degree plans are worked out in consultation with the Office of Student Services. Call 940-565-4464.

Teacher Certification

Students who intend to teach sociology in secondary schools must meet the requirements of the State of Texas for teacher certification as listed in the College of Education section of this catalog. This will include all sociology courses that are required and within the sociology minor.

Programs

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    Courses

      Sociology

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