We are the only university at a nationwide level with an academic program that brings together both classic humanities and social sciences: Bachelor in Sociology. Our professors hold Doctorates in Philosophy, Arts, Social Sciences, Sociology, History, and Theology. As a result of this remarkable faculty and programs, the UDEM is recognized in Mexico as the premier university for the humanities.

Throughout the academic program, students are in contact with renowned national and foreign writers and philosophers. Our undergraduates have been very successful students of master degrees and doctorates in foreign institutions, including The University of Connecticut, Universidad de Barcelona, Université d'Aix-en- Provence, Katholleke Universiteit Leuven, The London School of Economics, University of California-Los Angeles, Universidad de Navarra, and Yale University.

Objective

To shape professionals able to carry out quantitative and qualitative sociological research based on a rigorous theoretical and methodological formation. During their education, they will study, analyze, and interpret various social phenomena in order to develop programs and plans for solving social problems and improving institutions, organizations, and communities. Also, they will create and submit innovative humanistic proposals in order to contribute to the growth of a multicultural and globalized society.

The Sociology program, together with the Humanistic and Social Studies program, the Philosophy program, and the Literature program make up the UDEM¿s Associated Bachelors of Humanities model. We are the only university in Mexico that combines the traditional humanities with the social sciences. The students of each degree program take additional courses in the other three associated programs to broaden and strengthen their overall knowledge of the humanities.

Advantages of the UDEM's Associated Bachelors Model:

• The first humanistic-studies related degree model in Mexico, it enables you to combine and delve into the areas of philosophy, literature, sociology, art, and history. 
• You can pursue a double degree with just one and a half years of additional instruction. 
• An outstanding faculty, holding doctorates and master's degrees, backed by their intellectual work in the scholarly and artistic areas of the humanities. 
• A highly competitive international exchange program that has more than 580 agreements with universities and guarantees the international competitiveness of our graduates. 
• A permanent and highly-updated guidance program for professional internships, social service, and national and international artistic and cultural exchange. 
• Extensive experience in individually guided study that reflects the highly specialized level of our students and professors and the UDEM's attention to individual education. 
• A two semester interdisciplinary final project (PEF) that must excel in both theoretical and practical aspects. This extensive "senior thesis" consolidates and develops our interdisciplinary ideal.

Enrollment Profile

The students who enroll in this program are passionate about reading, intellectually curious, and skilled in critical analysis. They seek to augment their ability for intellectual examination, argumentation, and the creation of projects. They are genuinely interested in understanding the dynamics of social phenomena and are opened to analysis, criticism, and tolerance for other styles of life and thought. They should be also interested in participating in cultural development projects, particularly in the northeastern region of Mexico and in the southern region of the United States.

Graduation Profile

Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, the students will have the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:

Knowledge of: 

• Sociological theory and research. 
• The differing perspectives and histories of literature, art, philosophy, and the social sciences. 
• The quantitative and qualitative research methodologies of the social sciences . 
• Tools for implementing social development programs. 
• Management and finances of sociological research projects and centers. 
• Creation of projects in humanities

Skills for: 

• Creativity, innovation, and analysis of the current societal paradigms. 
• Analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of information. 
• Creative, positive leadership based on critical thinking. 
• Negotiation and argumentation. 
• Teamwork. 
• Using specialized technology. 
• Being an entrepreneur with a humanistic perspective.

Attitudes: 

• Research in the fields of the social sciences and humanities. 
• Proactive initiative. 
• Teamwork on analogue and digital platforms. 
• Improvement of the immediate social surroundings. 
• Objective judgment of the multicultural and globalized society founded on the principles of equality, inclusion, and diversity. 
• Awareness for sustainable social development and business ethics.

UDEM's curriculum is made up by two areas:

• Professional studies area, these are the courses that make up the profession and make it unique from all others.
• General studies area, these are the courses which provide a general and interdisciplinary overview.

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CREDIT SUMMARY
MANDATORY	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	36
	Professional studies	222
	Total of mandatory credits	258
ELECTIVE	AREA	CREDITS
	General studies	18
	Elective courses for professional concentration	24
	Elective credits total	54
CREDITS OVERALL TOTAL		312

The Bachelors of Sociology (LS) will be prepared to work.

In the business field: 

• As journalists and editors for a wide range of newspapers and publishing companies. 
• As creative executives and copyright writers in publishing and design companies. 
• As advisors, specialized in leadership, work environments, and organizational development within the institutions. 
• As accreditation representatives of business ethics and social responsibility. 
• As researchers of work settings, business perspectives, and relations between industrial companies and their environment. 
• As advisors in employee satisfaction improvement programs. 
• As directors in museums and cultural centers. 
• As catalogers of artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. 
• As scriptwriters for radio, television, and advertising in media companies.

In the political field: 

• As social, cultural, artistic, and ideological consultants for political parties and candidates. 
• As cultural promoters. 
• As researchers, planners, and implementers of social impact programs. 
• As directors of culture, social development, and youth orientation offices. 
• As catalogers of artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. 
• As designers of programs for the preventing antisocial behavior. 
• As researchers of voting trends. 
• As consultants in programs designed to promote voting and democratic participation.

In the academic field: 

• As educators in middle to high level educational institutions. 
• As researchers and creators of programs in humanities. 
• As administrators of middle to high level educational institutions. 
• As designers of curriculum and curricular lines. 
• As consultants of accreditation and curricular modifications in humanistic areas.

In the social field: 

• As designers and promoters for NGOs and fundraisers. 
• As collaborators on research teams in scientific research centers. 
• As coordinators of reading programs for different educational levels. 
• As directors of private and community libraries. 
• As coordinators for national and international programs for social justice, social and gender equality, sustainable, and community development.

José Luis Solís

Olivares

LEHS Academic Program Director

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jose.luis.solis@udem.edu.mx

Building 5, office 5407

 

T. (81) 8215-1280

01 800-801-UDEM, ext. 1280