Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Undergraduate Program By Purdue University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

8,941 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

B.A. in Sociology
If you’re interested in any career that requires an understanding of why people act the way they do, you should consider majoring in sociology. Here, we study society, the groups within it, and the effect it all has on individual behavior. Many of our students have a natural curiosity about human behavior. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. 

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

    • Analyze and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in sociology
    • Identify the general theoretical orientation
    • Apply theoretical analyses of social structure and social processes
    • Interpret social issues in terms of the major theoretical perspectives
    • Utilize and evaluate research methods and data analysis used in sociology
    • Demonstrate appropriate use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
    • Interpret the results of data gathering
    • Demonstrate appropriate and competent use of statistical techniques and software
    • Critically evaluate arguments, situations, theoretical arguments, and published research
    • Develop evidence-based arguments
    • Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
    • Be knowledgeable of appropriate ethics concerning both professional conduct and the use of human subjects
    • Demonstrate a mastery of the ethical standards for conducting research with human subjects
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of the American Sociological Association

    Program overview

    Main Subject

    Sociology

    Degree

    BA

    Study Level

    Undergraduate

    Study Mode

    Online

    B.A. in Sociology
    If you’re interested in any career that requires an understanding of why people act the way they do, you should consider majoring in sociology. Here, we study society, the groups within it, and the effect it all has on individual behavior. Many of our students have a natural curiosity about human behavior. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. 

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

      • Analyze and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in sociology
      • Identify the general theoretical orientation
      • Apply theoretical analyses of social structure and social processes
      • Interpret social issues in terms of the major theoretical perspectives
      • Utilize and evaluate research methods and data analysis used in sociology
      • Demonstrate appropriate use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
      • Interpret the results of data gathering
      • Demonstrate appropriate and competent use of statistical techniques and software
      • Critically evaluate arguments, situations, theoretical arguments, and published research
      • Develop evidence-based arguments
      • Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
      • Be knowledgeable of appropriate ethics concerning both professional conduct and the use of human subjects
      • Demonstrate a mastery of the ethical standards for conducting research with human subjects
      • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of the American Sociological Association

      Admission requirements

      25+
      79+
      2.5+
      6.5+
      20+
      58+
      Aug

      Tuition fee and scholarships

      Domestic Students

      -
      8,629 USD

      International Students

      8,941 USD
      -

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