Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 20,300 USD per year.

This field studies human social institutions and social relationships. Students learn social theory, research methods, social organization, stratification, hierarchies, social change, family structures, deviance, and control.

It applies to specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. Career paths or uses include studying these topics in research and other social analysis work.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Greensboro College combines liberal arts education with preparation for further study and professional life. The college supports intellectual, social and spiritual development while addressing individual student needs. Academic options include undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, online undergraduate programs and professional development certificates. A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports personalized education, while career services help students explore interests, research careers, prepare applications and pursue internships.

Academic strengths include political science, global affairs, history, business, accounting, education, psychology, sociology, English, communication, media studies, religion and philosophy. The interdisciplinary Global Affairs major examines the ideas, history, beliefs and politics of nations and cultures. Students develop skills in political structures, cross-cultural communication, critical thinking and interpreting global information. The department prepares students for paths in law, business, teaching, journalism and government, with further possibilities in diplomacy, government agencies, nonprofit work and international institutions.

History students study contexts ranging from global and world history to the North Carolina Piedmont. They can undertake individual research with faculty and pursue public history internships. Greensboro College is located at 815 W. Market Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. International students interested in global study can consider the Global Affairs major or International Studies minor, which develops cultural awareness and critical thinking about the world beyond national borders. Financial aid staff work with students on scholarship and aid options.