Overview

Sociology from Youngstown State University will give you the tools to work with people of different ages, cultures, races and genders to build stronger communities.

Courses in the major let you study social stratification and learn about the inequality different groups face. You'll widen your perspective of the social problems that arise in the world and the different approaches people take to solve them.

Careers

The Sociology program prepares you to work in government agencies, businesses, hospitals, education and urban affairs. You'll have the opportunity for professional growth by interning with a regional organization such as the Mahoning County Planning Commission, Mahoning County Sheriff's Office and Park Vista Retirement Community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Statistics

Sociological Theory

Social Inequality

Social Institutions

Gender and the Family

Deviance and Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-122

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Youngstown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 (U.S. 4.00 scale) based on your high school grades.

Proof of English Language Proficiency. Please browse English Proficiency Requirements webpage for details.

For international undergraduate admission review purposes, YSU accepts scanned copies of original credentials in PDF format (See detailed requirements for copied documents).

All documents should be submitted in the original language in which they were issued, along with certified translated copies unless the institution that issues the documents does so in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12077 USD / year

≈ 12077 USD / year
Out-of-State

12077 USD / year

≈ 12077 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11717 USD / year

≈ 11717 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are also assessed a surcharge of USD 10 per credit hour.

Living costs

Youngstown

United States

787 - 1299 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Youngstown

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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