Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 348400
- Phone: (706) 295-6963
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
98.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,886Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Sociology Program
The sociology program at Covenant College 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 Georgia colleges that offer sociology program.
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Covenant College
One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA
About
Covenant College was founded in 1955 in Pasadena, California, though the school moved the following year to Saint Louis, Missouri. The school separated from the seminary in 1964 and moved to its current location in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America, and as such adheres to the religious principles put forth by the church. The school offers a quality liberal arts education and is dedicated to the betterment of individuals through education and faith.
Academics
Covenant College offers a large number of academic programs to provide students the ability to choose which major suits their academic and career needs. Undergraduate programs take approximately four years to complete, fulfilling general education requirements while allowing for the study of lower and upper division courses related to their major. Students completing one of these programs will earn a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Covenant College offers master degree programs in education and teaching, requiring a bachelor's degree in order to apply to.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Covenant College must complete and submit the application for admission, provide transcripts and standardized test scores, complete the essay, provide a reference from an academic and church source and participate in an interview (optional). Once the information needed is provided a decision will be rendered regarding admission and the student informed. Accepted students will be provided additional information regarding costs, boarding, registration and more.
99% of students enrolled at Covenant College receive financial assistance through grants and scholarships. A completed and submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is needed for the school to determine need, eligibility and awards and to disburse funds properly each year.
Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Covenant College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Sociology program at Covenant College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Covenant College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Covenant College may offer services to students including:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Covenant College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Usa South Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball