Sociology Program

The sociology program at Fort Lewis 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 Colorado colleges that offer sociology program.

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Fort Lewis College (FLC)

1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO

Fort Lewis 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 Durango, CO, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled yearly at FLC.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common scores among applicants admitted to Fort Lewis College are in the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT, or 1350 to 1680 for the SAT exam. 71% of applicants are accepted to FLC, of which 39% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at explore.fortlewis.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $6,200 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,400 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The FLC "Skyhawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://explore.fortlewis.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

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