Students who major in sociology at Saint Louis University engage in the scientific study of human groups and their characteristics, changes, causes and consequences. Through teaching, research and service, sociology reveals a critical understanding of the different ways people relate to one another through the organization of society and how its structures and cultures influence lives. At Saint Louis University, the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program’s subject matter ranges from family life to large-scale organizations, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, from poverty to prosperity and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport. Few fields have such a broad and exciting scope. SLU's bachelor's degree in sociology curricula include exciting fieldwork practicum courses and service-learning. Students may complete the general sociology major or choose to use their sociology electives to pursue one of three concentrations: Health and Medicine Concentration, Law, Crime and Deviance Concentration, and Urbanization, Immigration and Demography Concentration. SLU's Department of Sociology has many connections with social agencies throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Fieldwork practicums are available for sociology majors, including working at neighborhood centers in St. Louis or performing social research projects. Fieldwork practicums also provide an opportunity for students to be involved in agencies and organizations. Students meet with the department internship director for assistance in applying to any of the numerous local employment opportunities in St. Louis. St. Louis boasts an excellent research laboratory for how social behavior is determined by social structure and physical environment, how community is a major factor in shaping human behavior and how humans adapt to their communities. The sociology major provides a strong background in social science education that combines theory and empirical analysis methods with an emphasis on social inequality and institutions.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Policy Analyst (Social Issues Focus) Government Affairs Specialist, Public Information Officer, Legislative Aide (Community/Policy Focus), Community Development Specialist, Social Policy Research Assistant, Urban Planning Assistant, Public Health Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Program Coordinator, Advocacy Specialist (Social Justice Focus), Human Rights Advocate, Victim Support Specialist, Community Outreach Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion Officer,Social Services Case Manager, Youth Development Coordinator, Research Assistant (Sociology/Behavioral Studies), Market Research Analyst (Social Trends), Demographic Analyst, Social Data Analyst, Survey Researcher, Cultural Studies Research Assistant, Criminology Research Assistant, Public Opinion Analyst, Human Resources Specialist
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Saint Louis University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
