Overview

Sociology is the scientific study of society, social institutions, and social relationships, paying specific attention to the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings.

Sociology - Women's and Gender Studies majors are also encouraged to draw upon the resources of other departments in the social and behavioral sciences, the physical/natural sciences, and the humanities.

Career Opportunities

Sociology graduates from Indiana University Northwest are well prepared for working in social agencies and programs related to social services such as child welfare, family counseling, community development, mental hospitals, drug treatment, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology

Society and the Individual

Research Methods in Sociology

Statistics for Sociology

Sociological Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gary, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 413 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Non-refundable $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

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

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Out-of-State

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8774 USD / year

≈ 8774 USD / year

Living costs

Gary

United States

956 - 1547 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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Scholarships Information

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Gary

Funding

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