Sociology Program

The sociology program at Emory and Henry 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 Virginia colleges that offer sociology program.

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Emory and Henry College

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Emory and Henry College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Emory, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 980 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Emory and Henry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Emory and Henry College. Scores in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1296 to 1676 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Emory and Henry College "Wasps" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ehc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emory and Henry College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).