Overview

This major in Sociology from the Catholic University of America teaches foundation skills of social interaction valued across industries and offers its students training and understanding in the scientific method as applied to real social data.

Subjects covered include the study of crime, law, gender, class, religion, culture and meaning, family systems, population dynamics, and race and ethnicity. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for a variety of professional opportunities and careers in business, criminal justice, government, public and private agencies, or further academic study and social research.

The sociology major consists of 12 sociology courses, from which six are specifically required. The department also offers an active internship program and encourages all majors to enroll in at least one internship course while in good academic standing at the University. Students might take up to six internship sociology credits.

Potential Careers

Social Policy Analyst
Professor
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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Social Problems and Justice
Research Methods
Statistical Analysis for Social Science
Sociological Theory
Thesis Guidance
Sociology of Crime and Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application
The Common Application Essay
Official High School Transcripts
Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter
At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation
International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

58920 USD / year

≈ 58920 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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