Sociology Program

The sociology program at Jacksonville 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 Florida colleges that offer sociology program.

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Jacksonville University (JU)

1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100, Miami, FL

JU is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, FL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled per year at Jacksonville University.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 20 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1130 for the SAT exam. This school accepts about 40 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, around 16 percent registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is nearly $31,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 annually. Students attending JU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The JU Dolphins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.ju.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jacksonville University 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).