Overview

Key features

Our Sociology major at Indiana University Northwest is particularly relevant to students preparing for careers in professional social science, education, government, law, criminal justice, urban affairs, social service, medical service fields, marketing, and business.

Along with a broad-based introductory class to familiarize students with the sociological perspective, our program provides training in research methods, social statistics, and social theory.

These core classes give students a foundational understanding of sociology.

The program also provides the flexibility to take several elective classes in areas of particular interest to the individual student, including medical sociology, family, gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, sports and society, and politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Science Research Methods

Sexuality and Society

Women and Health

Sociology of Death and Dying

Social Factors in Health and Illness

Alcohol, Drugs and Society
Sociology of Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First year applicants graduate or be on track to graduate with a college prep curriculum

SAT or ACT Test scores. Students who have been out of high school one year or more are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores unless required for admission to a specific program

Application for Admission

Nonrefundable $65 application fee

Official transcripts (native language and English translation if applicable)

English Proficiency ( If not from a country IU Northwest considers English as a native language)

Immigration Documentation

Financial Support Documentation

The equivalent to a B average or a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale

Non-U.S. residents: Submit a photocopy of your passport page showing your name and date of birth. If you are currently in the U.S., submit a photocopy of your I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and visa stamp.

Rank in the upper half of the high school graduating class.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34241 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34241 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34241 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34241 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10448 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Indianapolis

1017 - 1926 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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