Overview
At Trinity, sociology takes a critical and in-depth look at the fundamental principles governing social organization and social behavior with regard to topics such as social inequality, criminal justice, gender, race, public policy, and public health, making use of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research.
Fast Facts
- More than 45% of sociology students study abroad
- Strong internship and research opportunities
- Electronic classrooms sharpen data and analytical skills
- Access to in-house Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab
What You'll Study
Redefine and challenge the constructs of your world
Social global community
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements. See an advising sheet for the Sociology bachelor of arts degree.
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Search for Classes
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Crime and Criminal Justice
This course examines the causes of crime, as well as how we treat the problem of crime and try to prevent it.
Race in America
Study relations between dominant and subaltern racial groups in the United States and other American republics.
Sexuality and Society
Investigate a social perspective on sexuality, rather than biological or personal, to discover explanations for how human sexuality is practiced.
Deviance: Social and Personal
An analysis of the current theoretical perspectives on deviant behavior and an examination of deviance in the context of the social-political conditions of contemporary society.
Language, Culture, and Society
Analyze the functions of language in everyday life in various cultures, including the role of language in the social production and reproduction of power relations, stratification, gender roles, the formation of racial and ethnic identities, and in the process of social change.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Chinese (B.A.)
Chinese (Minor)
Environmental Studies (Minor)
Environmental Studies (B.A.)
Global Latinx Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (Minor)
Pre-Medical and Health Professions (Special Interest)
Political Science (Minor)
Political Science (B.A.)
Religion (B.A.)
Religion (Minor)
Spanish (B.A.)
Spanish (Minor)
Education (Minor)
Urban Studies (B.A.)
Urban Studies (Minor)
Women and Gender Studies (Minor)
Faculty
Lifelong impact
Our award-winning faculty help sociology students engage in experiential learning, research, and developing community connections.
Student Opportunities
Perform undergraduate work of consequence
The Sociology programs provide several scholarships that support students taking on community-based research or service projects.
Alpha Kappa Delta is an international society of scholars dedicated to the ideal of investigating humanity for the purpose of service.
All students take an intensive research design course, working through faculty with a community partner to conduct ethnographic interviews and/or...
Students are encouraged to push outside their comfort zones when studying abroad and immerse themselves in the fabric of local cultures and customs.
...San Antonio presents a multitude of opportunities to serve: working with Habitat for Humanity to working at social service agencies.
The Social Science Research lab gives students access to GIS technology, allowing students to study spatial aspects of population.
The C. Wright Mills Award is awarded to a senior sociology major whose work best exemplifies the theories and methods of the field.
The department hosts frequent visits and talks from prominent scientists and scholars from across the United States and abroad.
When You Graduate
Affect societies and culture for the better
Tigers apply their knowledge of social organization and behavior in a variety of settings including, public health, public policy, criminal justice, social justice, law and economics.
Careers
Trinity creates sociologists who do more than investigate social patterns: They apply their strong research skills to find creative solutions to modern problems across all career fields.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Cultural studies
- Ethnic studies
- Law School
- Master’s in Public Health
- Medical school
- Public health
- Sustainable development
Career Areas:
- Education
- Law Centers
- Nonprofits
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Social Work
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- U.S. Congress
- UT Health Science Center
- World Foundation for Medical Research and Prevention
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