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A bachelor’s degree in sociology prepares students for a range of careers including social science and marketing research, social services, teaching, human resources, public relations and healthcare administration. Graduates also pursue advanced studies in law, social work, counseling, public administration, public policy, and criminal justice and medicine. A master’s degree in applied sociology equips students with the research and analytical skills needed for careers in policy analysis, program development and evaluation and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 

Our program includes the study of race and ethnicity, gender studies, data analysis, workplace structures and occupations, education and religious institutions. 

Sociology coursework provides excellent preparation for pre-health students planning to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), which began including a section about the social and behavioral sciences in 2015. Our program offers courses in public health and society, epidemiology, global health, mental health and the aging society, which also can be taken for our public health minor.

Students can receive guidance on preparing for law school through the Pre-Law Advising and Resource Center. The Sociology Club offers opportunities for students to get involved and explore topics in sociology outside the classroom.

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Master of Science in Applied Sociology. Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences.

$83,819 is the UTD Median Salary (Average age 39). Data is from Steppingblocks via Linkedin. 5% Growth of employment which is faster than average. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics.

REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS include:
BCBS
Pearson
TX Dept of Family and Protective Services
Baylor Scott and White
Catholic Charities
Elevate

Job titles include:
Assessment specialist
Analytic statistician
Assistant DA
Attorney
Behavioral Trainer
Child Protective Investigator
Education Specialist

TAKE YOUR PICK!
Thesis Option: 
students continuing on for a PhD in sociology or other social science programs.
Non-Thesis Option:
students for careers in policy analysis, program development and evaluation, as well as quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

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Najib Gazi BA’18 MA’19

I am still in touch with a number of classmates from my time at UTD.  Most of them were fellow teammates on law-related competition teams (mock trial or mediation), and when we’re all in town, we try to catch up over lunch or dinner.  We made so many great memories during our time together which has helped us maintain that bond even after graduating.   

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