Overview

At the Sociology from University of Mary Washington, you’ll get a strong foundation in sociological theory and research methods through the study of socialization, culture, social organization, social change, differentiation, and inequality. Courses focus on such topics as ethnic and racial relations, family, gender, medicine, occupations and professions, organizations, politics and the state, popular culture, population, religion, urban life, aging, juvenile delinquency, and criminology.

Career Opportunities

As a UMW sociology graduate, you’ll be prepared for graduate school or work. A semester-long research project will help you stand out from the crowd and build a career in health or social services, government, business, and more. Recent grads are working for such organizations as First Nations Development Institute, Development Action Awareness Nationwide, AmeriCorps, Jewish Services Corporation, Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, and the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services. Others are studying toward degrees in social work, law, and sociology. Read more about the careers of recent graduates or check out sociology career resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Social World

Social Issues

Evolution and Social Behavior

Social Stratification

Urban Sociology

Gender and Society

Food Justice

The Family

Social Welfare

Medical Sociology

Global Perspectives on Health and Illness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericksburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

UMW accepts both The Common Application and the UMW Application. Please submit the application along with an essay, application fee, or approved waiver.

Send transcripts and/or exam results – matriculation/secondary school certificates, mark sheets, diplomas – with a certified copy of the English translation, for high school work you have completed.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, using the Common Application Secondary School Report.

English Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and pay your enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.

Tuition Fees

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23446 USD / year

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23446 USD / year

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9588 USD / year

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

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Domestic

Funding

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