Bachelor in Social Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year..

This major combines research-based learning with practical application in human behavior and societal structures. Students study how culture, power, and institutions shape individual and group experiences. They develop skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis through coursework and fieldwork. The programme emphasizes real-world engagement through internships and collaborative research.

Focus areas include Research methods, Health and disability, Social inequality, Carceral education, Body and culture, Magic, science, and religion.

The major requires 36 credits of coursework, including core classes in sociology and anthropology. Students complete hands-on experiences through internships and research assistantships with faculty.

Graduates pursue careers in social services, public policy, nonprofit organizations, criminal justice, and research.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 62% of applicants.

Professional preparation is part of Berry’s connected learning model. Students begin by developing time-management and reflection skills, then apply their studies to academic and professional goals. Internships, campus employment, mentored research, study abroad and community-based projects help students test interests and build practical experience. Wesley Romero, a 2024 accounting graduate, accepted a position with Georgia-Pacific after a summer internship and credited involvement, networking and his LifeWorks job with supporting his career success.

Academic work often takes place alongside faculty mentors. Berry students explore questions connected to their fields, receive research grants and contribute to projects that deepen their knowledge. Student achievement includes Hannah Blanton’s Goldwater Scholarship while pursuing a Ph.D. in microbiology. These opportunities support students preparing for further study as well as professional careers.

The Berry campus in Mount Berry, Georgia, provides a broad setting for study and work-based learning. Distinct environments and ecosystems, surrounding waterways, architecture and facilities form part of the educational experience. The campus offers space for research and outdoor learning, while Berry’s four-year approach encourages students to connect academic work with personal and professional goals. International students can include study abroad, internships and community projects in that path, working with faculty, staff and peers as they shape their own direction.