BA Sociology at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

Sociology is a dynamic and exciting discipline with opportunities for a variety of career pathways. A major in sociology provides a strong background for students considering careers in health and social service professions, criminal and juvenile justice agencies, social research, public administration and program development, journalism, market research, social work, communications, teaching, or business.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Introduction to Sociology, Modern Sociological Thought, Logic of Social Inquiry, Social Statistics, Introduction to Statistical Analysis in the Social Sciences, Quantitative Methods in Psychology. The major in sociology has been designed to serve a range of educational goals, including pre-professional training, postgraduate employment, and preparation for graduate school.

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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