Sociology Program

The sociology program at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer sociology program.

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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Also known as Saint Joseph's College

522 Congress St., Portland, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Standish, ME and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Areas of study offered at Saint Joseph's College of Maine include but are not limited to:

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1280 to 1580 on the SAT and between 17 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Roughly 90% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 22% of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Joseph's College of Maine through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjcme.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph's 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).