School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

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Sociology students at UMKC develop critical thinking and research skills, and apply their classroom learning through experiences in community organizations and agencies.

Understand the World Around You

  • Sociology students explore the ways race and ethnicity, gender, religion, language, socioeconomic status and a host of other factors influence people’s behaviors and shape social realities. Our students are encouraged to become concerned, competent and ethical participants in local and global communities.
  • Studying sociology is excellent preparation for a career in a variety of fields such as business, human relations, journalism, public policy, law, education, medicine, social work and counseling.
  • A degree in sociology provides a solid educational background to continue on to graduate school.
  • We offer two baccalaureate degrees — a bachelor's degree in sociology and a bachelor's degree in sociology with an emphasis in cultural anthropology.
  • Our faculty members routinely engage in research, teaching and public service. 
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Undergraduate programs
Minors

Career Paths for Sociology Majors

Guidance counselor
Human resources representative
Lawyer

Management consultant
Market research analyst
Media planner

Policy analyst
Survey researcher
Social worker

Kickstart Your Career in Sociology

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Sociology Internships

Our professional development and internship program expands your learning experience beyond the classroom and into the community. It can also help you decide on a career in a field such as business, human relations, journalism, public policy, law, education, medicine, social work and counseling.

Learn about internships