Overview

Through an analysis and exploration of issues central in our personal lives, our communities, our nation, and the world sociology has become one of humankind's major sources of self-awareness in the 21st century.

Sociologists study a variety of topics including family dynamics, crime and deviance, work and occupations, social welfare, health care, social movements, and race, social class, and gender inequalities.

The Sociology program at Eastern Illinois University provides a liberal arts education which develops an ability to think critically and analytically - abilities highly desirable to employers and widely marketable.

The goals of the Sociology program are to:

Provide students with an understanding of the organization, structure, and change of society.
Analyze the social causes and consequence of human behavior.
Teach students the analytical skills necessary to understand and interpret statistical data, research questions related to society and social behavior, and test sociological theories.
Assist students in the development of effective critical thinking and communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Sociology of Deviant Behavior

Sociological Theory

Social Work

Sociology of Health and Health Care

Social Psychology

Research Methods for Collecting Social Data

Race and Ethnic Relations

Family and Society

Sociology of Work and Occupations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official records (transcripts or mark sheets) beginning with secondary school. A minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. All transcripts become property of this University.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form and a bank statement (submitted online via MyEIU account), documenting sufficient funding for the intended program of study.

A passport copy is required.

Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University, application fee is valid for one year.

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Tuition Fee

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International

12688 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12688 USD per year during 48 months.
National

10150 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10150 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10150 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10150 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Charleston

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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