Overview

The Sociology Major at the University of Southern Mississippi equips the student with analytical skills applicable in a wide range of contemporary settings.

What Will I Learn?

Through a combination of elective courses examining fundamental social institutions, social justice, and inequality as well as core courses in scientific research methodology and theory our students:

Acquire critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills applicable to high-demand careers in health, law, research, business, social services and counseling, education, criminal justice, and more.
Create personalized research programs that speak to their unique interests and career goals.
Develop qualitative and quantitative research skills used to identify social problems, analyze their causes, and create solutions.
Appreciate the importance of diversity and work to foster inclusive environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory
Qualitative Research Methods
Conducting Research in the Social Sciences
Business Analytics
Data Analysis and Statistics in the Social Sciences
Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Sociology View 1807 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Tuition Fee

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International

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9340 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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