Sociology
Why study Sociology?
How do societies differ? What influences specific groups of people? Who determines social norms? Sociology examines all of these questions and more. Choose the General Sociology program or the joint program in Social Science and start to see the world in a whole new way!
Why study Sociology at the University of Michigan-Flint?
- Options. Take your degree further – pursue the joint program in Social Sciences! Combine your sociology studies with geography, history, political science or psychology. This allows you to gain a broad knowledge base in the social sciences, while still specializing in Sociology.
- Perspective. Look beyond your own front door. Sociologists learn to look at things from multiple points of view and examine the various factors influencing a situation. Our faculty will challenge you to open your mind and grow as a student and as a citizen of the world.
- Global Thinking. Examine how the societies of the world influence and feed off of each other. Investigate the impact of race, class, gender and other social forces. Learn from the past and discover how it’s shaped the world today.
- Travel. Why settle for reading about something when you can experience it? Take advantage of our Study Abroad program and get out there! Many international experiences are offered each year – find the one that’s right for you.
- Expertise. Learn from world-class faculty at a world-renowned University. Our faculty are experts in the field, each with their own specialized areas of interest. Ranging from activism and gender to economics and corporate influence, our faculty runs the spectrum and is ready to pass that knowledge on to you.
What can I do with a degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan-Flint?
A degree in Sociology will broaden your perspective and prepare you for continuing your studies in graduate or law school. Many of our graduates choose to enter the working world immediately in just some of the following careers:
- Research and Testing Services
- Administration
- Counseling
- Education
- Social Services Agencies
- Government
Contact Us
Sociology Department web site: http://www.umflint.edu/ant_crj_soc/