Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
- 4 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
Sociology is the examination of societies. Sociologists investigate social issues using empirical evidence and acquire the skills to function as agents of social justice and transformation. Students acquire analytical skills to comprehend the intricacies of our contemporary social landscape.Sociology is among the most sought-after majors at CSU. The sociology faculty's exemplary and dedicated teaching consistently garners praise and accolades throughout the College of Liberal Arts and the University. Our undergraduate program provides robust instruction in social theory and research methodologies. Our impactful pedagogical methods encompass a sought-after internship, a criminology study abroad initiative in Prague, among others.
Concentrations
- Criminology and Criminal Justice Concentration
- Environmental Sociology Concentration
- General Sociology Concentration
Career Paths
Our graduates have incorporated their sociology degrees and training into rewarding and impactful careers around the world. Some specific career paths our majors and minors have taken recently:
- Research Assistant (Institute for Women’s Policy Research)
- Youth Case Worker (City of Denver)
- Correctional Services Specialist (Larimer County Community Corrections)
- Data Analyst (Colorado Department of Human Services)
- Guardian ad Litem (State of Colorado)
- Detective in Domestic Violence Unit (City of Longmont)
- Facility Manager (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
- Senior Financial Analyst (Prologis)
- Urban Planner (Pierce County, Washington)
- Cryptologic Technician (United States Navy)
- Graduate School for Psychology, Social Work, Law, Public Health and much more
Program structure
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Race and Racism
- The Power of Numbers--Statistics in Sociology
- Environment, Food, and Social Justice
- Social Production of Reality
- Body and Society
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: 6 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 5.5 IELTS however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongside regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- TOEFL: 72 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 60-71 TOEFL however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongisde regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
- Duolingo: 110
- PTEA: 50
- Other Tests: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at CSU
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
