BA Sociology at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Sociology studies social life from individuals to societies, with a focus on how social inequalities are structured and sustained. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 35 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology; SOC 105 Social Problems; SOC 201 Introductory Sociological Statistics; SOC 290 Sociology Major Orientation and Success.

Career pathways

The major prepares students for graduate study and for professions in medicine, health, law, urban planning, social work, education and business, and for work in the justice system, community services, government and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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