Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for undergraduate students is $375 per credit hour for in-state residents and $650 per credit hour for out-of-state students..

Students in this programme conduct scientific research or complete internships as part of their senior capstone requirement. They engage in small classes that emphasize real-world application of sociological methods and theories. The programme integrates coursework from related disciplines to support individual career goals. Students apply sociological knowledge in practical settings through cooperative learning or research projects.

Focus areas include Culture and Society, Criminology.

The B.S. in Sociology requires a total of 120 credit hours. Students complete core sociology courses, concentration-specific courses, and fulfill experiential learning through an internship or senior thesis. The capstone requirement includes either research or applied field experience.

Graduates enter roles in research, policy analysis, community development, and social services.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus with options for online asynchronous, synchronous live streaming, and hyflex delivery. Full-time and part-time study available. Typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Shepherd University’s academic identity brings together more than 70 majors and concentrations, giving students options across undergraduate and graduate study. Areas connected with the university include Appalachian studies and communities, congressional history and education, civil political communications, entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, performing arts, recreation and sports studies, and business administration. Students can shape their studies around future career goals through the available majors and concentrations.

Campus life extends beyond coursework. Shepherd offers a Performing Arts Series, athletics, a Wellness Center, and opportunities connected with the American Conservation Film Festival and the Appalachian Heritage Festival. The university also supports research and civic engagement through the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, the Bonnie & Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications, and the Shepherd Entrepreneurship and Research Corporation. Agricultural innovation is connected with Tabler Farm.

International students are defined as applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. When English is not a student’s native language, an English language proficiency exam is required for admission. Applications can be submitted through Shepherd’s online portal, the Common App, or the 123 application, with different requirements and deadlines depending on student status. Fall applications are due June 1 and spring applications November 1. Shepherdstown is in West Virginia, and the campus address is 301 N King St.