BS Sociology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in sociology program provides you with the tools to explore how communities work, how people connect and what drives change in the world around you. Through the study of pressing social challenges — such as inequality, climate change, aging, political conflict—you’ll gain new perspectives on the complexities of the modern world while also imagining possibilities for more just and equitable futures.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Culture, Society and Justice | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology; SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology; SOC 2010 Introduction to Inequity and Justice; SOC 2110 Development of Social Theory; STAT 1530 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning; ENGL 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I.

Career pathways

You’ll build skills valued in careers like education, public policy, social services, law, healthcare, community development and more. Related occupations listed for this programme include Chief Sustainability Officers; Chief Executives; Social and Community Service Managers; Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts; Sociologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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