Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Are you a curious person who wants to make your mark on society? Examine how our societies are structured and function while gaining high-demand skills such as critical and analytical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and research.

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Why is American society dividing sharply on political lines? How has technology influenced changes in social norms? When are protests effective? Explore these questions and more in our BA in Sociology program, while gaining key skills that will make you highly adaptable in a changing economy.

Blending practical research skills and cultural knowledge, you’ll explore specific areas of interest, including social justice, public policy, gender inequality, racial discrimination, and many more
Gain deep insight into how individuals acting together shape society, and how society influences individuals and social interactions
Prepare for a rewarding career in public policy, social services, nonprofits, education, marketing, and more

Engage in Flint

Opportunities abound for internships in the community where you can learn valuable professional skills, add a nice line to your resume, and make useful contacts. You can connect with organizations like:

Why earn your bachelor’s degree in Sociology at UM-Flint?

Build your community

With on-campus resources such as the Center for Gender & Sexuality and the Intercultural Center, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in year-round activities designed to connect, support, and enhance your education at UM-Flint.

Vibrant student groups abound, including the Arab Student Association, Indian Student Association, Latinos United for Advancement, the Social Work Club, and many more.

Experience expert mentorship

UM-Flint’s sociology faculty are exceptional in their field, regularly engaging in cutting-edge research that influences local and national communities.

They chose to be professors because they love teaching, want to expand the practitioners in the field, and are committed to your success.

While you’ll connect with your professors regularly, you’ll also have the opportunity to assist with research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. Past students have gone on to present at regional and national conferences.

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Broaden your perspective

Gain additional knowledge and expertise in one of our many minor or certificate programs. Popular options include:

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UM-Flint students are automatically considered for the Go Blue Guarantee upon admission, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.

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Curriculum Overview

UM-Flint offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Sociology Minor. We also offer a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences.

BA in Sociology

You’ll begin your degree in Sociology with foundational studies in the discipline and an exploration of topics connected to technology, public sociology, or race and ethnicity. Next, you’ll gain valuable skills in research and statistics, including social theory, and then focus your studies through a selection of electives in both sociology and anthropology.

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Sociology Minor

This 18-credit program gives you a solid grounding in the principles of research and analysis, with an additional 9 credits devoted to electives such as technology and digital society, sociology of families, power and politics, or culture, personality, and beyond.

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BA in Integrated Social Sciences

Explore the intersection of people and their economic, social, and political institutions. You’ll have the option to select a primary discipline, complemented by two other disciplines, from anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Career Outlook

The foundational skills you will learn as part of your BA in Sociology will prepare you for a vast array of career paths.

Here is a selection of careers our alumni have pursued, along with their 2024 median annual pay:

Health Education and Community Health Workers: $63,000
Market Research Analysts: $76,950
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists: $64,520
Social and Community Service Managers: $78,240

Many of these careers are growing at an average or above-average rate.

Admission Requirements

Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student, we aim to keep the admissions process simple, saving you time and money. We accept applications on a rolling basis; however, we recommend submitting all application materials at least 1 month before you plan to start your first semester. Review our academic calendars to learn more.

When applying to UM-Flint’s BA in Sociology program, please submit the following:

A completed online or paper application
Official transcripts from all previous schools
Review UM-Flint’s complete undergraduate admission requirements.

Have questions about our admissions requirements or application process? Please contact our Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions.flint@umich.edu for more detailed information.

Academic Advisor

Megan Presland CASE Director of Student Support Services

meganrv@umich.edu

810-762-3020

Scholarships for Sociology students

UM-Flint offers two scholarships specifically for sociology students. They include:

Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Scholarship
The Wilfred G. Marston Internship Fund

Our Office of Financial Aid also offers a variety of other scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. These are all part of our effort to make your world-class University of Michigan-Flint education affordable.