Sociology | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingMonitoringCritical Thinking

Knowledge

English LanguageSociology and AnthropologyEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsHistory and Archeology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Give presentations to community groups.
Review manuscripts.
Write letters of recommendation for students.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWord processing software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDocument scannersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1067.00	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Departmental academic standards for grading and student assessment — establish and institutionalize, ensuring consistency and scholarly rigor across all faculty and course offerings.
Department-wide pedagogical culture — shape by modeling exemplary discussion facilitation practices and mentoring junior faculty in evidence-based instructional methods.
Institutional examination and assessment policies — lead the design and evaluation of, aligning departmental practices with university accreditation and regional academic standards.
University-wide or consortium-level curriculum reform initiatives — spearhead, drawing on deep expertise in sociological theory, research methodology, and learning science to drive transformative change.
Scholarly book manuscripts, edited volumes, and major journal articles — produce and shepherd to publication, establishing a nationally or internationally recognized research identity within sociology.
Professional conference programs, editorial boards, and disciplinary task forces — lead and shape, advancing the field's intellectual agenda and representing the institution in national scholarly communities.
Cross-institutional research collaborations and externally funded research centers — direct, integrating teams of faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students around high-impact sociological questions.
Graduate program design including admissions criteria, degree requirements, and mentorship structures — architect and steward, ensuring the production of future sociological scholars and educators.
Strategic instructional technology adoption across the department — champion and guide, evaluating computer-based training software and analytical platforms for integration into faculty teaching practice.
Departmental vision, faculty development priorities, and resource allocation — set and lead at the executive level, cultivating a culture of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and scholarly achievement.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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