UCF Department of Sociology
Spring 2027 Courses
Explore the social forces shaping health, inequality, crime, culture, families, technology, and everyday life. Whether you’re building a sociology degree, pursuing a minor or certificate, or exploring something beyond your major, there’s a course worth discovering.
Spring Spotlight · SYP 2422
SYP 2422: Science, Technology & Society (STS)
Artificial intelligence. Biotechnology. Digital media. These technologies are changing how we live, work, and make decisions. Examine who shapes them, who benefits, and how they redistribute power, opportunity, and risk.
Online & Mixed Mode
Core course for the STS Certificate.
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Planning your spring semester? Several courses are offered in more than one format. Check myUCF for section availability, meeting times, prerequisites, and registration details. Courses and modalities are subject to change.
Study from wherever you are
Online Courses
Learn together on campus
In-Person Courses
SYA 4450 · Data Analysis: Capstone
SYG 2000 · Introduction to Sociology
SYO 3410H · Honors Patterns of Mental Health
SYO 4400 · Medical Sociology
SYP 4014 · Sociology of Happiness
Online flexibility with campus instruction
Mixed-Mode Courses
Mixed-mode sections combine online learning with scheduled in-person components. Consult the individual section in myUCF for meeting requirements.
SYG 2000 · Introduction to Sociology
SYG 2010 · Social Problems
SYO 2101 · Marriage and Families in Society †
SYP 3511 · Sociology of Murder
SYP 3520 · Criminology
SYP 4550 · Drug Use in Society
Registration & Enrollment Notes
* SYA 3400C: Applied Social Statistics
Sociology majors or students who receive enrollment assistance. Contact johnny.pinerogaston@ucf.edu.
** SYA 4300C: Research Methods
Social Sciences majors or students who receive enrollment assistance. Contact johnny.pinerogaston@ucf.edu.
† SYO 2101: Marriage and Families in Society
Approved for General Education Program (GEP) credit.
Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Not sure which sociology course fits your degree, minor, certificate, or interests? Contact the Department of Sociology or the Director of Undergraduate Programs.
Department of Sociology
sociology@ucf.edu
Dr. Angela Vergara, Director of Undergraduate Programs
angela.vergara@ucf.edu