Overview

An associate or bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Dean College will equip you with the theoretical framework and research methods to answer these questions and more, identify the root causes of complex societal issues and advocate for change.

Beyond the classroom

You’ll complete a required, for-credit internship with a local or regional social advocacy group, social work agency, police department, juvenile detention center, public policy think-tank or related organization.

You’ll also complete a senior seminar and senior capstone research project.

Careers and opportunities

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to find rewarding work in social advocacy organizations, as public policy analysts, in law enforcement, and as researchers with universities, nonprofits and private foundations.

A degree in Sociology is also an excellent foundation for further study, including graduate and professional schools.

Post-baccalaureate options include master’s programs in sociology, social work or criminal justice, law school, journalism school and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

General Psychology

History or Economics

Critical Theory

Career Connections: Developing Your Brand

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

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Priority Admissions Deadline. Rolling admissions after these dates.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Franklin, 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

High School Transcript (Academic Record)

An official copy of your secondary school transcript (in English) showing the courses and grades/marks you received for the most recent 3 to 4 years of schooling. If you have any national examination results, certificates, or diplomas, please submit official copies.

Standardized Test Scores/English Language Proficiency Exam

If English is not your first language, arrange to take an English Language Proficiency Exam prior to applying to Dean College from the following exams:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Duolingo

Pearson Test of English

Cambridge Assessment of English

ITEP

GTEC

The submission of SAT or ACT standardized test scores is not required at Dean. If you believe that your test results are a good reflection of your potential for success, you are welcome to submit them

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Documentation of Financial Support/Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48128 USD / year

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48128 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

48128 USD / year

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Living costs

Franklin

United States

1333 - 2761 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

Beyond the classroom

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Franklin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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