Degrees and Programs
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography at the University of Tennessee at 
Chattanooga offers strong and well-balanced programs leading to a bachelor of arts degree or a bachelor of science degree with concentrations in either sociology or anthropology. These degrees prepare students to think critically and analytically and to function effectively in our rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and interrelated world. In addition to technical skills (especially writing and data analysis), graduates of these programs will have a good understanding of culture and society, will know how to work constructively with people in organizational settings, and will be well prepared for a variety of jobs in the public and private sectors.
Our degree programs are flexible and allow each student to work closely with a faculty adviser to create a course of study best suited to the student's individual needs. There are also many opportunities for internships, field experiences, and faculty/student collaborative research.
Our majors consistently do very well on comprehensive exams given to UTC's graduating seniors, and they have achieved an outstanding record of success in applying to graduate programs in sociology and anthropology. Several of our majors have also gone on to complete graduate studies in related fields including law, medicine, education, and social work.
Our graduates hold teaching positions at several colleges and universities around the country, and one is currently the Chairman of the Department of Behavior and Social Sciences at Lee College. Recent graduates of our Department have accepted jobs at a wide variety of public and private organizations and businesses including TVA, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Chattanooga Department of Human Services.
In addition to the programs leading to a BA or BS degree, we also offer programs leading to a minor in sociology, anthropology, or geography.
Major and Related Courses
One intensive writing course from English 276, 277, 278, 279, 300, 410, 413 English 279 recommended.Completion of one of following concentrations:
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1892-BA Degree, Sociology Concentration
- 33 hours of sociology and anthropology including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives of which at least 9 hours are in sociology at the 300-400 level. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
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1888- BA Degree, Anthropology Concentration
- 33 hours of anthropology and sociology including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, 302, 314, and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to comnplete concentration.
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2892-BS Degree, Sociology Concentration - 33 hours sociology and anthropology including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives (at least 9 hours at the 300-400 level) with 12 of the 15 hours in sociology. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
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2880-BS Degree, Anthropology Concentration - 33 hours of anthropology and sociology including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, and 302; Sociology 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete the concentration.
2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses.
Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
Electives to complete 120 hours.
Minor and Related Courses
4660-Minor in Sociology
- Sociology 151 plus 15 other hours in sociology, at least 9 of which are at the 400-400 level Total: 18 hours. Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
- Anthropology 152; 6 hours from Anthropology 208, 209, 210 and 211; and 9 hours of anthropology at the 300-400 level.
Total: 18 hours. Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
- Geography 101 and 104 plus 12 other hours in geography, at least 9 of which are at the 300-400 level.
Total: 18 hours. Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
