Sociology Program

The sociology program at Asbury University prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer sociology program.

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Asbury University

Also known as dba Asbury College

100 Purpose Rd, Pippa Passes, KY

Asbury University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Wilmore, KY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Asbury University exceeds a thousand yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Communication Technology
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 980 - 1230, or an ACT score between 21 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of 63 percent of which only 34 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,600. Students enrolled at Asbury University may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Asbury University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.asbury.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).