Bachelor's in Sociology
Introduction
Sociology is a Bachelor program taught at Occidental College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The sociology major at Occidental College focuses on the scientific study of social groups, institutions, and social relations. Students examine how societies and organizations shape individual lives and how individuals shape social structures. Coursework emphasizes social life, power, inequality, and social change, with attention to disadvantaged groups and social inequality.
Students develop analytical skills through coursework that uses sociological theory grounded in real-world contexts. Sociology at Occidental also includes primary research, with independent research conducted under the supervision of a sociology professor during senior year. Example course topics include power and sexuality, sociology of food, health and illness, sociology of sport, criminology, and social movements and revolutions.
This program prepares students for graduate study and careers in sociology and related areas. The sociology major is described as providing preparation for work in law, social work, journalism, public health, marketing, business management, teaching, and public administration.
Modules
- Power & Sexuality
- Sociology of Food
- Health & Illness
- Sociology of Sport
- Criminology
- Social Movements & Revolutions
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Sociology at Occidental College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Occidental College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Occidental College as pre-requiste for admission in Sociology.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.oxy.edu/academics/areas-study/sociology
More Information
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Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.