University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Sociology in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The program equips graduates with a sociological understanding of human behavior through exposure to various aspects of the discipline. Students gain knowledge about American society's structure, diversity, and global connections, along with foundational skills in scientific methodology, statistics, research design, computing, logical reasoning, and their application to studying human behavior. The curriculum also provides hands-on experience in formulating sociological inquiries and gathering/analyzing data to address them. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in public and private sectors, advanced studies in sociology or related fields, or professional programs in social work, law, business, or healthcare.
Students can opt for either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science track. The B.A. in Sociology offers a traditional liberal arts education, while the B.S. focuses more on developing quantitative abilities, requiring additional coursework in mathematics and related social sciences.
The department offers teaching and research assistant positions, and encourages students to pursue study abroad programs or internships during their B.A. or B.S. studies in sociology.
Alumni have secured roles in social research, social services, government and corporate research divisions, business sectors (particularly sales and marketing), or pursued advanced degrees in sociology, social work, policy analysis, or law.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212