Sociology Program

The sociology program at Goucher 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 Maryland colleges that offer sociology program.

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Goucher College

Also known as Garrett Community College

687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD

Goucher College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Baltimore, Maryland, which is a predominantly urban area. Goucher College has an annual student enrollment of about 2,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Goucher College earn an SAT score in a range of 1560 to 1920, or an ACT score between 23 to 29. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Goucher College, with 15% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Goucher College is the "Gophers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

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

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Garrett Community 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).