Study Sociology for Free and from Home! UFRN is Accepting Applications for 150 Spots in Its Free Distance Specialization. The Course is Targeted at Teachers and Professionals in the Social Sciences, with In-Person Poles in Rio Grande do Norte. Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Advance Your Academic Career!
Studying a specialization without having to leave home may seem like a dream, but an initiative from a renowned Brazilian university is making it a reality.
If you are passionate about Social Sciences and want to expand your education, this opportunity can change your career.
Find out how to enroll, the requirements, and the schedule to secure your spot in a free postgraduate program offered in a distance format.
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The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), through the Open University of Brazil (UAB) Program, has opened registrations for the free distance specialization in Teaching Sociology in High School.
The course offers 150 spots, intended for teachers and professionals with higher education in Social Sciences or related areas, such as Anthropology, Political Science, or Sociology.
The goal is to train educators to work in High School, based on innovative methodologies and an in-depth understanding of the subject content.
Who Can Participate?
To apply, it is necessary to have a teaching degree recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) in Social Sciences or related areas.
In addition, the applicant must have access to a computer with internet, basic skills in using technologies, and availability to attend two mandatory in-person meetings.
The first meeting will occur at the beginning of the course, during the opening class, and the second will be dedicated to presenting the Course Completion Work (TCC).
The spots will be distributed among five in-person support poles in the state of Rio Grande do Norte: Currais Novos, Macau, Natal, Patu, and São Gonçalo do Amarante.
This structure allows participants to have in-person support at key moments of the course while enjoying the flexibility of distance learning.
Schedule and Enrollment
Applications for the selection process are open until January 10, 2025 and can be made on the official UFRN portal, through the Integrated Academic Activity Management System (SIGAA).
Additionally, candidates should pay attention to the official schedule of the selection process:
- Application Period: 11/12/2024 to 01/10/2025
- Disclosure of the 1st Stage: 01/15/2025
- Appeal to the 1st Stage: Until 01/17/2025
- Final Result: 01/28/2025
- Enrollment: From 02/01/2025 to 02/20/2025
- Classes Start: 03/17/2025
These dates are crucial to avoid missing the deadline and securing your spot. All details are available in the official notice, which can be accessed and downloaded on the same application portal.
An Excellent Education
According to UFRN, the course is part of a strategy to strengthen the teaching of Sociology in Brazil, an essential component in the critical formation of high school students.
With a robust workload and a highly qualified faculty, the specialization seeks to provide educators with effective and updated pedagogical tools.
In addition to being a free postgraduate program, the specialization combines flexibility and quality, offering participants the chance to study without compromising their professional routines.
For many, this represents a unique opportunity for academic and professional advancement.
How to Enroll?
If you meet the requirements and are interested in participating, simply access the enrollment link (click here) and fill out the requested information.
Don’t forget to check the notice to understand all the requirements of the selection process.
And you, are you ready to take a step forward in your career? Comment below what you think about this opportunity and share it with your colleagues!

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