Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Sociology examines human society with an emphasis on social structure, processes of social interaction, and social change. Students learn the methods of social science as well as the specialized knowledge and insights of discipline while selecting from a range of substantive course topics. These include but are not limited to: Racial and ethnic relations, sex and gender, social class and poverty, families and relationships, social psychology and media, health and health care, and urban and rural sociology. Courses in the department also are intended to facilitate the application of sociological principles to a wide range of contemporary social problems. The major prepares students to pursue a broad range of careers that require knowledge of social organization and social processes. It also prepares students for graduate studies in the social sciences in pursuit of academic or applied research careers or for professional training in law, public administration, social work, public health and other fields. Major Learning Goals Students graduating with a BA in Sociology will have the ability to: Describe sociology’s core concepts and approaches to the study of social structures, social dynamics, and social issues, and how it is similar to and different from other social sciences. Demonstrate the sociological imagination by describing how culture and social structure operate, how society shapes individuals and individuals shape society, and the inter sectionality of race/ethnicity, gender, class, or other bases of inequality. Identify and compare sociology’s core theoretical and methodological approaches and discuss their role in building knowledge about society. Apply ethical principles to the conduct of sociological research and the applications of its findings. Critically analyze sociological questions and issues by retrieving and synthesizing appropriate information and evidence and identifying implications for research and practice/policy. Demonstrate effective, clear and persuasive communication skills according to disciplinary conventions. Careers Community Development Education Government Healthcare Law Policy
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Sociology examines human society with an emphasis on social structure, processes of social interaction, and social change. Students learn the methods of social science as well as the specialized knowledge and insights of discipline while selecting from a range of substantive course topics. These include but are not limited to: Racial and ethnic relations, sex and gender, social class and poverty, families and relationships, social psychology and media, health and health care, and urban and rural sociology. Courses in the department also are intended to facilitate the application of sociological principles to a wide range of contemporary social problems. The major prepares students to pursue a broad range of careers that require knowledge of social organization and social processes. It also prepares students for graduate studies in the social sciences in pursuit of academic or applied research careers or for professional training in law, public administration, social work, public health and other fields. Major Learning Goals Students graduating with a BA in Sociology will have the ability to: Describe sociology’s core concepts and approaches to the study of social structures, social dynamics, and social issues, and how it is similar to and different from other social sciences. Demonstrate the sociological imagination by describing how culture and social structure operate, how society shapes individuals and individuals shape society, and the inter sectionality of race/ethnicity, gender, class, or other bases of inequality. Identify and compare sociology’s core theoretical and methodological approaches and discuss their role in building knowledge about society. Apply ethical principles to the conduct of sociological research and the applications of its findings. Critically analyze sociological questions and issues by retrieving and synthesizing appropriate information and evidence and identifying implications for research and practice/policy. Demonstrate effective, clear and persuasive communication skills according to disciplinary conventions. Careers Community Development Education Government Healthcare Law Policy
Admission Requirements
79+
6.5+
105+
53+
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale; meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and complete an Intensive English Program (IEP) application. Other English Language Requirement accepted: TOEFL Computer-Based score of 173; TOEFL Paper-Based score of 500.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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