Overview

About Family Studies (Sociology) at Walsh University

Family Studies examines the diversity of families and the wide range of needs in today's society. Students develop a knowledge base and skills set to work with people affected by social problems and changing family situations.

Why Walsh?

Strong Base in Sociology. Students benefit from a liberal arts core curriculum, interactive learning environment.
Small Class Sizes. Instead of taking courses in large lecture halls with hundreds of others, Walsh students receive substantial student-professor contact.
Emphasis on Service Learning. Students partner with numerous organizations throughout the region where they work side by side with those in need to help solve problems or tackle important issues affecting our society.
Research Opportunities. Walsh's School of Behavioral and Health Sciences engages faculty and students in research and in efforts to improve the quality of human and community life.

Career Opportunities

Students of the Family Studies (Sociology) degree from Walsh University are prepared for careers as:

Adoption and Foster Care Coordinators
Case Managers
Life Skills Instructors
Outreach Directors
Services Coordinators
Community Consultants and Planners
Adult and Child Protection Advocates
After School Program Coordinators
Domestic Violence Workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Devel Across Lifes

Social/Cult Divers

Marriage, Family&Intimac

Sociology of Aging

Social Psychology

Sociology of Growing Up

Death, Dying and Bereav

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Walsh University has a rolling admissions policy with multiple start dates throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Canton, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 1532 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for admission.
Official transcripts from the last 4 years of high school.
Transcripts need to be translated into English.

One or more of the following test scores:

SAT scores(writing not required)
ACT scores(writing not required)
TOEFL scores
IELTS scores
The Duolingo English Test - 95 or higher
Cambridge English Assessments

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35600 USD / year

≈ 35600 USD / year
Out-of-State

35600 USD / year

≈ 35600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35600 USD / year

≈ 35600 USD / year

Living costs

North Canton

United States

1034 - 1706 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About Family Studies (Sociology) at Walsh University

Why Walsh?

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

North Canton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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