Institutions and Social Action

Outsiders and Outcasts

Popular Culture

Protests, Riots and Movements

Social Deviance

Society and Self

Graduates with BS in Sociology degrees from the University of Central Missouri have a 98% job and graduate school placement rate within one year of graduation.

Internships: Learn how to apply social analysis in the field by completing an internship. Sociology students have interned in the past at Kansas City organizations such as the International Relations Council, Swope Health and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Ambassador Program: We select several high-performing students each year for this mentorship opportunity. Selected students pair with faculty mentors to build leadership skills, speak on behalf of the Sociology programs and develop career plans. Undergraduate research: Develop a research idea based on a social issue that’s important to you. Pair with a faculty mentor to learn how to explore your topic and build presentation skills. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to present your work to both on- and off-campus audiences. Volunteer work: Get a better understanding of community needs by volunteering for a local social services organization. This work builds your understanding of what a Sociology degree can do and gives you real-world experience to list on your resume. You can even get course credit for your volunteer efforts.