Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major in Sociology
The mission of the Sociology Program at the University of Tennessee at Martin is to teach students how to apply the sociological perspective to social life. Students learn fundamental sociological concepts, as well as being trained in theoretical critical thinking, methods of social research and global perspectives allowing them to become both civic and global learners. Through in-depth analysis of major social institutions and processes, students are taught to think from a holistic social perspective which allows them to arrive at an understanding of how people and organizations behave in society.
Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion. Those related concepts are the focus of the Sociology program at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Our faculty teach classes in a variety of today’s pressing social issues, energizing our students and expanding their understanding of the daily lived experiences of all people in American society. Sociology majors and minors take courses, among others, that offer in-depth explorations of
- Race and ethnic relations
- Gender issues
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Class stratification
- Environmental studies
- Politics
- Social movements
- Family issues
- Disability rights and inclusion
We offer courses in the sociological core. General Sociology and Social Problems are introductions to the field, our research and data analysis classes prepare students to conduct original research, and theory provides a foundation for critical thinking that ties the entire discipline together.
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General Education
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38 hours
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Major Core Requirements
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33 hours
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Minor
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18 hours
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Program Specific (B.A.) Requirements
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6-15 hours
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Electives
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16-25 hours
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TOTAL
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120 hours
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For more information about the Sociology major, please contact:
Dr. Justin A. Martin
Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences
105 Sociology Building
jmart140@utm.edu
731-881-7520
COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE
Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the major that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the major and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework in order to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.