Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's)

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The Sociology, B.A. programme is offered on-campus and takes four years to complete full-time. Students study social structures, institutions, and relationships through a curriculum grounded in theory and research methods. The programme includes a concentration in Criminal Justice, allowing students to focus on justice-related fields. Graduates are prepared for careers in public service, advocacy, and policy work.

Focus areas include Criminal Justice.

The programme requires 51 credit hours in major courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses. General education requirements are also part of the degree.

Graduates enter roles such as corrections officer, police officer, human resources administrator, and public policy advocate.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Official transcripts and a completed application are required. No specific GPA or test scores are mentioned.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 30% of applicants.

Shaw University’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Raleigh, placing students near museums, theaters, galleries, parks, lakes, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Estey Hall, opened in 1873 as the nation’s first college building with dormitories and classrooms for African-American women, remains on campus. Raleigh also offers access to internships and career opportunities, with Research Triangle Park about 20 minutes away.

Established in 1865 as the Raleigh Theological Institute, Shaw became the first historically Black college and university in North Carolina and the American South. Its history includes pioneering medical, pharmacy, legal-studies, and teacher-training programs. The campus also played a role in the civil rights movement, with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee growing from a 1960 meeting organized by alumna Ella Baker.

Academic options include programs in the arts, sciences, business, health professions, education, and divinity. Graduate study is available in Education and Child Development and through the School of Divinity. Students can gain experience through internships, study-abroad programs, international internships, research centers, and entrepreneurship training. The Honors College offers research, writing, oral communication, leadership, and study opportunities for eligible students. Shaw’s varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II.