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Undergraduate Program

Why Major in Sociology?

Sociology is the study of human life within group contexts, varying from small, intimate groups to large, complex organizations and societies. Since group interaction is a part of every individual's life, sociology is considered part of a student's liberal education. Courses in the department of sociology emphasize an understanding of a broad range of subjects: the family, gender roles, work and occupations, deviance, minority groups, population studies and so forth. In addition to these courses, students majoring in sociology receive a rigorous grounding in statistics and social research methodology, including experimental designs, sample survey designs, qualitative procedures stressing participant observation and the application of methods to the study of concrete social problems. Students can also complete an internship in sociology, providing the opportunity to apply sociological perspectives and skills to assist a local organization. Students majoring in sociology are prepared for careers as social researchers or as social practitioners in areas involving industry, government service and the social services, as well as graduate studies in sociology.

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Majors: Requirements and
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Sociology Minor: Requirements and Concentrations

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Population

Population Health Minor: Requirements

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Criminology, Law, and Deviance Minor: Requirements

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Internship

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Resources for
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Undergraduate Student
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Maria Monserud, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Zelma Oyarvide Tuthill, Ph.D.

Email: zloyarvi@central.uh.edu 
Office: 469 Philip G. Hoffman Hall
Phone: 713.743.6602


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The Department of Sociology offers the Major in Sociology and the Minor in Sociology.

Please note that Sociology Majors and Sociology Minors may elect to complete a concentration in one of three areas offered by the Department of Sociology: 1) Health and Medicine, 2) Workplace Diversity, and 3) Criminology, Law, and Deviance.

To declare the Major in Sociology, the Minor in Sociology, and/or a concentration, contact Mr. Landis Odoms, Undergraduate Studies Advisor, Department of Sociology (email: lodoms@uh.edu, phone: 713-743-3947, office: Room 467, Philip G. Hoffman Hall).

Starting in Fall 2023, the Department of Sociology also offers two additional minors: 1) Minor in Criminology, Law, and Deviance and and 2) Minor in Population Health.

To declare the Minor in Criminology, Law, and Deviance, contact Mr. Landis Odoms as well.

To declare the Minor in Population Health, students must contact Dr. H.K. Quinn Valier, Director of Student Engagement, UH Population Health, email: hkvalier@uh.edu, phone: 713-743-9021

Lanis Odoms

Undergraduate Studies Advisor

Landis Odoms

Office: 467 Philip G. Hoffman Hall
Phone: 713.743.3947

Students may use the EAB Navigate tool on the AccessUH portal to schedule an appointment or walk in.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.