Overview

With this Sociology programme from Roosevelt University develop your political consciousness and an understanding of your place in the world. As a sociology major, you’ll learn how social forces shape our identities and structure class, race and gender inequalities. You’ll examine social problems and prepare to make change.

At Roosevelt, you’re part of a supportive community. Faculty know students and students know the faculty.

Your professors are experts in areas at the forefront of social change: race and ethnic relations, urban sociology, education and youth advocacy. You’ll learn about local-global connections and how to work for a more socially just world.

Careers

As a sociology major, you’ll be ready for career paths in:

Community organizing, nonprofits and foundations: advocacy for child welfare or the environment, immigration services and labor rights.

Business services: marketing and consumer research, public relations, tourism and human resources.

Social services: housing and criminal justice, urban planning and public administration.

Journalism.

Teaching at the K-12 level.

Higher education administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology of Education

The Latino Urban Experience

Sociology of Gender

Global Race

Community Organizing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

SAT/ACT scores optional.

Self-reported academic information from high school.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed a degree program outside the United States.

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

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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