New Sociology B.S. Tracks Launching Fall 2026
Medical Sociology Track
Study Health Through a Sociological Lens
The Medical Sociology Track explores how social factors shape health, illness, and healthcare
systems. Students examine how inequality, policy, culture, and institutions influence access to
care, health outcomes, and lived experiences of disease.
This track prepares students for:
- Graduate study (Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Social Work, Health Sciences)
- Careers in healthcare, public health, health policy, research, and community health
- Data-driven and research-focused health professions
Why Medical Sociology?
Students learn to:
- Analyze social determinants of health
- Examine health disparities related to race, class, gender, and policy
- Apply sociological theories to healthcare systems
- Conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative research
- Produce professional research reports and policy-informed analysis
A key component of the program is the completion of an original research project and
capstone experience.
Crime, Law & Deviance Track
Interested in Crime, Justice, and Social Change?
Study crime through a sociological lens — and build real research skills that employers and
graduate schools value.
What You’ll Learn
- Why crime and deviance occur
- How law reflects inequality and power
- How justice systems operate
- Victimization and social policy
- Data-driven approaches to crime and public safety
- Complete an original research project before graduation
This program builds strong research, analytical, writing, and career-ready skills for justice-related fields.
Learn more about the Crime, Law & Deviance TrackContact Information
Department of Sociology
Howard Phillips Hall (HPH 403)
407-823-3744
sociology@ucf.edu
https://sciences.ucf.edu/sociology/
Social Sciences Program Director & Undergraduate Director:
Dr. Angela Vergara