Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Students majoring in Social Science have a wide variety of exciting career options from which to choose. Social Science is an excellent pre-professional degree with many graduates choosing to continue their education at law or graduate school.

The University of Montevallo program also offers excellent preparation for graduate school in any of the core disciplines (Sociology, History, Political Science, and Geography).

Social Science majors often continue their studies in UM’s Teacher Education Program in the College of Education as preparation for teacher certification.

Multi-disciplinary: Students take courses in geography, history, political science, sociology, and economics.

Junior and senior level courses are taught with limited class sizes, promoting class discussion and individual attention.

Emphasis is on developing written and oral communication, research, and critical thinking skills.

Courses prepare students to be informed citizen leaders.

Career opportunities in education, law and academia abound.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American National Government

International Relations

Sociology

World Regional Geography

Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-07 00:00:00 , International

More details

Application and all documentation should be received by the University at least 2 months prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montevallo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the Online Application

Pay the $30 non-refundable application fee
Request official high school transcripts
OPTIONAL: Submit ACT (code: 0004) or SAT (code: 1004) test scores
Students taking AP, IB, CLEP or dual enrollmenta courses should have test scores submitted to the Office of Admissions or official transcripts from the university where the dual enrollment courses were completed.
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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

25980 USD / year

≈ 25980 USD / year
Out-of-State

25980 USD / year

≈ 25980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12510 USD / year

≈ 12510 USD / year

Living costs

Montevallo

United States

850 - 1300 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

Key Facts and Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Montevallo

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