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Explore the social influences that shape our daily lives.
Dive into the study of human interactions, societal frameworks, and cultural complexities through UMass Boston's Sociology BA program. Build expertise in social patterns, disparities, and multicultural perspectives while honing critical analysis, investigative, and problem-solving abilities crucial for tackling societal challenges and driving meaningful progress.
Through this program, you will:
Develop a sociological perspective to examine and interpret social patterns, systems, organizations, and personal experiences
Establish expertise in sociological principles and investigative techniques, empowering you to perform detailed social analysis, assess information critically, and address intricate societal matters
Enhance your ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and speech, to explain sociological ideas and share research outcomes
Career Opportunities
Perform social investigations, gather and interpret information, and support scholarly studies, policy organizations, or consumer research companies. Champion equity initiatives to advance justice, impartiality, and structural reforms. Alternatively, work directly with varied populations, foster connections, and mediate dialogue and cooperation among community groups. These represent just some of your potential paths.
Potential career roles include:
Social Investigator
Policy Consultant
Community Engagement Coordinator
Sociology Instructor
Equity Campaigner
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)