Sociology Program

The sociology program at D’Youville 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 New York colleges that offer sociology program.

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D’Youville College

75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY

D'Youville College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at DYC exceeds 3,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs DYC offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1360 to 1680 for the SAT exam and in a range of 21 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of about 87 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $24,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. D'Youville College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for DYC is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Rowing (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.dyc.edu.

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).