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 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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Nationals: While our priority Regular Decision filing date passed on February 1, we are still accepting applications!

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericksburg, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

22296 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11148 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22296 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11148 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4559 USD per semester during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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