Overview

The Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland College Park is pleased to announce the launch of new undergraduate degree requirements for our Bachelors of Arts in Sociology.

The new undergraduate major requirements support our new student learning outcomes below:

Explain the sociological perspective, broadly defined, use sociological theory to explain social problems and issues, make theoretically informed recommendations to address current social problems, and demonstrate the utility of the sociological perspective for their lives.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret, locate, evaluate, generate and use sociologically relevant data to test hypotheses and draw evidence-based conclusions.
Integrate sociological theory, research, and data in order to assess various explanations of social phenomena and to assess social policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Social Problems

Human Societies

Statistics for Sociology

Research Methods in Sociology

Sociological Social Psychology

Inequality in American Society

Scarcity and Modern Society

The Sociology of Gender

Transition from Undergrad to Professional

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-20 00:00:00

More details

U.S. Freshman applying for Spring early action admission must apply by December 1st

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology View 2133 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

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

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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

Completed online application

We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.

Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

Essay

Tuition Fee

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International

39468 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19734 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

39468 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19734 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11232 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5616 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for College Park

1676 - 2838 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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