Overview

Then, in the Social Science program of Western Oregon University you can combine classes in criminal justice and anthropology, for example, to prepare for a career as a forensic anthropologist. Or, you could mix sociology and history courses for a position at a museum. Choose topics that appeal to you, and then chart your own path to your dream job as you see fit.

Learning Outcomes

Critically analyze social issues from two or more disciplinary perspectives

Effectively communicate about social issues in speech and writing

Demonstrate the ability to research the nature and consequences of social action in specific contexts

Career Opportunities

Educator

Social worker

Issue advocate

Public information officer

Peace Corps

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Evolution

Anthropological Theory

History and Theory of Anthropology

Ethnographic Methods

Ethnographic Writing

Research Methods in Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

WOU offers Rolling Admission. For all terms, the final deadline to apply is two weeks prior to the start of the term.

Language

English

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Credits

167 SCH

167 - 188

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Monmouth, United States

Disciplines

History Sociology Political Science View 1417 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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

Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.

Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form.

$60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.

Financial documentation.

Photocopy of current passport ID page.

Official copy of English testing score report.

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

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Out-of-State

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year

Living costs

Monmouth

United States

1549 - 2760 USD / month

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

Funding

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Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Monmouth

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