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BA Sociology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Sociology examines stability and change in social life by addressing the underlying patterns of social relations in formal organizations, in legal institutions, and in the family, economy, and political arena. Coursework focuses on the criminal justice system and criminal behavior, mental health, families and close relationships, education, urban and rural communities, politics and policy formation, social movements and social change, diverse racial and ethnic groups, and social psychology.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Introductory Course, Core Courses, Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major. Collegiate Requirements: All CLA BA degrees require 18 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits outside the major designator. These credits must be taken in designators different from the major designator and cannot include courses that are cross-listed with the major designator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the College of Liberal Arts (university or college-level requirement, not programme-specific).

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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