Overview

Students may complete the Sociology, Medical Sociology program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte or, if desired, complete a concentration in one of four substantive areas as part of the B.A. in Sociology degree:

Sociology, Medical Sociology Concentration, B.A.

Sociology, Organizations, Occupations, and Work Concentration, B.A.

Sociology, Social Problems and Policy Concentration, B.A.

Sociology, Sociological Social Psychology Concentration, B.A.

The concentration is optional. The concentration requires a total of 4 courses, in which one is a required course for the specific concentration and the other three courses are selected from an approved list of electives for the specific concentration. These courses will not add to the total number of hours required for the major, but will count toward the elective hours already required for the major.

Degree Requirements

A Major in Sociology leading to the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 32 credit hours of sociology courses with a minimum of 120 total credit hours, completion of general education requirements, and a minor or double major. All Sociological Theory Core courses, Sociological Research Methods, Quantitative Analysis, and Senior Seminar courses are restricted to majors and minors only. Some double majors may only have 31 credit hours of approved sociology courses with substitution of Research Methods courses: Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science. At least three credit hours designated (W) must be in the major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Sociological Research Methods

Quantitative Analysis

Aging and the Lifecourse

Older Worker and Retirement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Application and Application Fee of $80

Proof of English ability

In order for us to review your application, we require school records or transcripts for the last four years of pre-university curriculum. A complete transcript will have the courses you have taken and your grades/marks for each course from grades 9 through 11 or through 12 if you have completed high school

Submit one required essay

For freshmen applicants, submitting the SAT or ACT is optional due to the limited testing opportunities caused by COVID-19

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20018 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20018 USD / year

≈ 20018 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3812 USD / year

≈ 3812 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

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