Institute Name : University of South Carolina
Course Name : BA or (BSc) Sociology
Course Type : Undergraduate
Education Level : 4,5,6
Duration : 4 Years
Method of Delivery : On Campus
Pre Requirements : Diploma, IELTS 6.5
Language Level : B2
Visa Type : 40
Application Fee : $100
Academic Deposit : None
Fees : $35500 Annual
Intakes : September
Course Description :
Are you interested in learning about some of the most pressing social issues of the day, such as immigration, discrimination, economic and social inequality, demographic change, race and ethnic relations, and health and well-being? If so, our sociology program may be right for you. You can pursue a B.A. or B.S. degree in sociology or continue your learning by pursuing the accelerated bachelor's/graduate study plan, in which you receive a master's degree in sociology. The department offers graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels.
As a sociology major, you will explore complex issues of power, inequality, identity and conflict across a variety of different social groups and social institutions, such as schools, families and law enforcement. You will also learn to question common wisdoms, raise important questions, examine arguments, synthesize information, analyze data, make conclusions and present arguments supported by empirical research and sociological theory, both orally and in writing.
As part of your learning, you will be able to take advantage of outstanding facilities that include the Laboratory for Sociological Research, one of the largest facilities of its type in the world, and a statistics laboratory. You can also develop your own research project or collaborate with faculty members on a project and participate in department events, including guest speaker presentations and workshops.
B B.A. or B.S. in Sociology
The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in sociology. The sociology requirements are the same for each, but there are different requirements in mathematics, humanities and social sciences for each degree.
Here are a few of the typical courses you may take to fulfill bachelor's degree requirements: