B.S. Sociology
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
Make Your Corner of the World a Better Place
In these challenging times, sociology gives us a lens to look at the world around us, and far from us, to better understand and act to create paths to a more equitable and sustainable future. Sociology gives you the tools to examine human groupings and behavior from a scientific and humanistic standpoint. While everyone may have an opinion on social issues, NSU’s Bachelor of Science in Sociology will give you the research and data-driven expertise to enlighten civic conversation.
At NSU, you’ll study everything from urban life and rural families to issues such as international health care inequities or the influence of technology. You’ll gain social perspectives on race and gender and follow the rise and fall of social movements, and how communities attempt to solve contemporary problems. The diversity of NSU and its surrounding communities enrich the opportunities and offer resources for the study of sociology. Upon completion of NSU’s B.S. in the Sociology program, you’ll have the skills and knowledge necessary to present informed analyses at a professional level and make a difference through scholarship, service, and a rewarding career.
Why Should You Major in Sociology at NSU?
- NSU Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center (WCC) is an innovative workspace where students, consultants, and faculty come together, in-person and online, to talk about writing and communication.
- Undergraduate Student Symposium and Film Festival: Offers you opportunities to showcase your research.
- Research Opportunities - Conduct joint research with faculty and graduate students and have opportunities to present at national conferences.
- Field Studies - Local and international opportunities to study a variety of issues.
- Learn from professors who are experts in cultures from Latin America to western Africa, environmental issues and society, and a host of sociological issues.
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Curriculum
The study of human history is timeless. Unlock your understanding of current social, cultural, and political movements by evaluating the past. Cross boundaries of time and geography by studying the endlessly fascinating roots of human society.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- Research Methods in History and Political Science
- Senior Seminar Capstone
- The United States: From Settlement to Superpower
- The West: Patricians, Serfs
General Electives (select 21 credits from the following)
- Latin American and Caribbean History
- African History
- Topics in Asian History
- Constitutional History I
- Constitutional History II
- Vietnam
- The Holocaust
- Irish History
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- America Transformed: Slavery, Populism, and Empire
- America Remade: From the Great Migration to 9/11
- Gods and Chariots
- European Union
- Revolution and Ideology
Applied Electives (select 6 credits from the following courses)
- Special Topics in History and Politics
- The Civil Rights Trail (travel study)
- Genocide in the 20th Century and Beyond (travel study)
- Internship in History
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 24 credits of coursework from the following disciplines: ARTS, DANC, FILM, HIST, HUMN, LITR, MUSC, PHIL, and THEA, as well as an intermediate degree of competency in a foreign language (generally, a minimum of 6 credits or another demonstration of competency).
Experiential Learning/Internships
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real-world experience. Internships and volunteer work in the community allow you to explore the many social issues affecting our culturally diverse world. NSU Sociology students have done a variety of work from working with homeless adults and families, serving them in the kitchen, preparing food baskets, entering nutrition data for youth organizations end even transcribing records from the post-Civil War Freedman’s Bureau for archiving purposes.
Additionally, NSU Sociology students have been involved with:
- Helping plan and execute fundraisers for nonprofits
- Animal rehabilitation and habitat restoration
- Nature education
- Delivering food to elderly Broward County residents
We’ve worked with a number of external organizations, including The Smithsonian, The American Red Cross, Junior Achievement, LifeNet4Families, and FLIPANY.
Career Opportunities
Become a Field-Based Professional, Scholar, and Leader
Rapidly-changing global communities need field-based professionals, scholars, and leaders who understand how to connect issues and information and support positive change. You can work as a community organizer, at a non-governmental organization or social service agency, in research or academics, or as a business consultant. Engaged and motivated students who earn a Bachelor of Science in Sociology can pursue graduate programs in a number of disciplines.
Average Starting Salary
Salaries you can earn with a B. A in Sociology varies widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average wage for sociologists in 2019 was $83,420. Similar occupations made the following:
- Social Workers – $50,470
- Survey Researchers – $59,170
- Urban and Regional Planners – $74,350
Shark Destinations
With a bachelor’s in sociology, you have a lot of flexibility in the job location. You can find employment in public, private, education, and government settings. Some of the careers that NSU graduates can pursue include those in community development, consulting, health professions, management, marketing non-profit organizations, research, social services, and teaching. Additionally, NSU’s B.S. in Sociology creates a pathway for a number of graduate programs at NSU.