B.A. in Sociology
Northeastern Illinois University
Key Information
Campus location
Chicago, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,076 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* resident tuition 12 credit hours per semester: $412.20/credit hour. Non-resident tuition 12 credit hours per semester: $824.40/credit hour. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
What difference does it make if we join a gang, have a baby, or go to college? What difference does it make to have money? What do changes in the family mean for future generations? Sociologists try to answer questions like these in order to understand what society is and how it affects individuals.
The B.A. in Sociology program sharpens students’ sociological imaginations through close study of social structures and processes in which our personal biographies are embedded. Students have the opportunity to analyze society with an intersectional lens.
Program Benefits
The B.A. in Sociology, faculty members have a strong commitment to critical analysis of the social structure and social arrangements, emphasizing analyses of race, class, gender inequality, and social change.
Minors
- Sociology
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The B.A. in Sociology prepares you for careers in areas such as:
- Education
- Human resources
- Urban planning
- Law
- Community organizing
English Language Requirements
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