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Admission requirements

• There are no special requirements beyond those for admission to the university.
• Your academic adviser will help you understand all of the degree requirements.

Why UMKC?

• UMKC’s location in the heart of a major city provides a natural laboratory for learning about groups and social relationships. Through internships in community organizations or participation in ongoing research projects, students have opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
• UMKC students can take a general curriculum or pursue an emphasis area within the sociology major.

  

Fast facts

• Students who study sociology gain valuable insights into how social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education and social class affect daily life and how organizations operate.
• Students who study sociology gain special research skills that are often useful in obtaining positions.
• The study of sociology builds critical thinking, writing and oral presentation skills that are a great background for further study in many fields.
• The department has approximately 120 majors in sociology and 60 minors in anthropology and sociology.
• The average junior or senior-level class size is 20-25 students.

Faculty

• Full-time faculty all hold Ph.D.s from major universities and bring the diversity of their backgrounds, experiences and areas of specialization to the classroom. 
• Faculty are active in research and publication and regularly present their work at professional meetings.
• The faculty as a whole has been recognized for extensive community engagement and projects involving student participation. 
• Faculty are active in advising students on academic and career plans and interact with students on special projects.

Student organizations

The UMKC Sociology Club provides students with opportunities to:

• Sponsor community speakers on campus
• Participate in service projects in the community
• Take field trips relevant to their studies
• Learn about internships and research opportunities
• Attend regional and national conferences

Careers

Explore career options for Sociology majors at careeronestop.org.

Contact us

Office of Admissions

120 Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-235-1111
Toll-free: 1-800-775-8652
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY)
E-mail: admit@umkc.edu
umkc.edu/admissions

Visit us

Students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit by visiting umkc.edu/welcome or calling 816-235-8652.