Sociology Program

The sociology program at Mount Saint Mary 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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Mount Saint Mary College

1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY

Mount Saint Mary College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Newburgh, NY, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Mount Saint Mary College has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,700.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mount Saint Mary College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• History
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 910 to 1100 on the SAT. 81% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 17% choose to attend.  A rich source of admissions data can be obtained from MSMC or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $7,900 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Mount Saint Mary College is the "Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Mount Saint Mary College can check out their website at msmc.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).