Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in sociology at U of I gives you the tools to understand how societies work, how people connect and how change happens. You’ll dig into some of today’s biggest challenges — like inequality, climate change, aging and political conflict — to uncover what drives them and explore how to build a more just and equitable future.

A sociology degree from University of Idaho builds practical skills you can use anywhere — critical thinking, data analysis and the ability to look at complex issues from multiple angles. Graduates are prepared for meaningful careers in education, public policy, social services, law, health care, community development and many other fields where understanding people and systems makes all the difference.

Highlights from the Bachelor of Arts in sociology:

Internships with local, state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations.
Participating in research projects with faculty mentors, including projects on climate change, science, gun violence, public health, aging, gender-based violence, gender and mobility, Global South and other contemporary social issues.
Experiential learning with field trips, action projects and practitioners.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Coursework in criminology helps students develop an understanding of the factors that influence crime, the effectiveness of crime control policies, and the broader social, cultural and political context of crime and justice.

As a sociology-criminology major, you will learn about the theories commonly used to explain crime and criminality. You will also develop skills important to employers in the fields of law, criminology and criminal justice. This program can be completed either on campus or online.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Moscow, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology View 323 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Application fee is $50USD and payable by credit or debit card in your application portal.
A 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale is required from your secondary school. You must also meet criteria for admission to university-level study in your home country. The Admissions Office will convert grades/marks to a 4.0 U.S. scale.
To study in the U.S., students must meet financial requirements set by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

A Certificate of Financial Responsibility signed by the student. If the student is being sponsored, your sponsor must also sign.
An original bank statement or letter from an appropriate official on bank letterhead from the student or student's sponsor, showing that the necessary minimum funds are available.
A copy of the student's passport.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29781 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29781 USD / year

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In-State

9776 USD / year

≈ 9776 USD / year

Living costs

Moscow

United States

750 - 1100 USD / month

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Highlights from the Bachelor of Arts in sociology:

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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic

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