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SOCIOLOGY

Sociology, especially with a focus on social justice, prepares students for careers in a variety of professional fields, including higher education, government, and law.

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Sociology in the News

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    Sociology Research on Policing Earns AwardDecember 2, 2024
  • Tool and die apprentice Ty Cobb works at the TELOS Global plant in Caryville, Tennessee, which manufactures parts for electric vehicles. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is partnering with TELOS and other employers in advanced manufacturing and green construction industries on East Tennessee Works, a green jobs initiative.
    UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs InitiativeNovember 15, 2024
  • Group photo from the college's 2024 awards ceremony
    2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards Honor the Volunteer SpiritNovember 11, 2024

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