Sociology courses contribute to the liberal education of students regardless of major. The Sociology program of Berea College will prepare students for graduate work in sociology, social work, applied sociology or any field of study related to the sociological perspective. Majors are expected to develop writing and quantitative analysis skills that enable them to carry out research in topics in which they have an interest.
Graduates of the Berea College Department of Sociology are prepared for employment in a wide variety of applied sociology and social science careers.
Since sociology promotes an understanding of society and people’s interactions with others, it can be beneficial in many careers and employment opportunities. Employers look for people with the knowledge and skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.
Although the job market has many set careers in this field, individuals are often able to create opportunities suited to their own unique talents and interests. Having a B.A. in sociology can be helpful in a number of positions throughout the social service, corporate, and government sectors.
Since at its heart, sociology offers an understanding and critique of contemporary social issues, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, and public administration–fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling. The B.A. in sociology is also excellent preparation for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist.
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Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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