The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG or UNC Greensboro) is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and is the largest university in the state. UNCG offers more than 100 undergraduate, 61 master's, and 26 doctoral programs. The university's academic schools and programs include the College of Arts & Sciences, the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics, the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Sciences, the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering (one of the nation's first such schools), the School of Visual and Performing Arts, the School of Nursing, Continual Learning, Graduate School, Warren Ashby Residential College and Lloyd International Honors College. UNCG is also home to the Weatherspoon Art Museum, which features one of the country's largest collections of modern American art.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Department of Sociology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human societies and social interactions. Situated in Greensboro, NC, the department offers a curriculum that effectively blends foundational sociological theories with practical research methods and applications. Students develop critical analytical skills necessary to examine complex social issues, conduct impactful research, and contribute meaningfully to social change. Offering programs from the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts to graduate Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, including a nationally recognized MA program with a criminology focus, the department covers a wide range of topics. Faculty expertise spans areas such as social inequality, criminology, health disparities, and urban life, providing rich learning opportunities. Graduates are well-equipped for diverse career paths in fields like social services, government, non-profits, and research, or for further graduate study.
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