Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of Colorado Denver plants career seeds that bloom in surprising ways. You'll be prepared for advanced graduate work or to enter the job market with a solid career strategy and skills to back it up. Earn a major or minor in sociology, detailed in the undergraduate degree requirements page. Complete the degree on campus, entirely online, or in a unique blend of the two.

What you'll study

Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts in sociology through on-campus classes or by doing the degree entirely online. Of the 34 credits of coursework required in sociology, at least 16 credits must be earned in 3000 or 4000-level courses. The maximum number of credits permitted in the major is 56. Within the major, 19 credits are earned in required sociology courses, leaving 15-29 elective credits in sociology.

The Value of a Major in Sociology

Sociology is an academic discipline involving the scientific study of social behavior, human groups, and social institutions. A major in sociology provides excellent background for careers in a wide range of fields as well as entry into postgraduate PhD and professional programs. The following are some of the sectors where sociology majors commonly find employment:

Government, all levels
Business & Corporate entities
Non-Profit Organizations
The Criminal Justice System
Educational Institutions
Healthcare Organizations
Social Welfare Organizations
Research Organizations and Institutes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding the Social World
Inequalities in the Social World
Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods & Analysis
Sociological Theory
Senior Capstone: Worklife Practices & Policies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Sociology Educational Research View 1848 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application
Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

30126 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30126 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11502 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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