Overview

Are you fascinated by the world around you? Do you want to learn more about the reasons behind why groups of people behave the way they do and believe what they believe?

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Norfolk State University will introduce you to the study of people and societies while providing you with foundational skills that apply to nearly every industry and career.

Features

As a Sociology major at NSU, you’ll study and propose solutions to some of the most challenging issues of our time, including street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, poverty and homelessness, welfare and education reform, and problems of peace and war.

Because sociology pulls from so many other disciplines and fields, you’ll develop well-rounded skill sets that can help you stand out, both on the job market and on the job.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory
Criminal Justice
Social Psychology
Sociology of Drug Usage
Women in the Criminal Justice System
Demographic Principles
Racial & Ethnic Minorities
Social Justice and Equity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority Deadlines. International: apply at least four months prior to the semester for which you wish to enroll.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 1527 other Bachelors in Sociology 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed undergraduate application

Official or certified copies of records of all your academic work (in native language and in English) sent directly from school and examination results sent from examination council

Official TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers

SAT I or ACT scores for non-transfer students under 21 years of age

SEVIS Information Form

Financial documents including bank statements and certified Affidavit of Support and/or scholarship award letter

Transfer Eligibility Certificate (transfer students only)

$25 (USD) application fee

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

18018 USD / year

≈ 18018 USD / year
Out-of-State

18018 USD / year

≈ 18018 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6228 USD / year

≈ 6228 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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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Scholarships Information

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