Sociology Program

The sociology program at Indiana University – East 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 Indiana colleges that offer sociology program.

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Indiana University – East (IUE)

4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN

Indiana University - East is a public institution located in Richmond, IN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Indiana University - East has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IUE offers:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Social Work
• General Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. The most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam, or 1210 to 1490 on the SAT. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Indiana University - East, with 58 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at iue.edu.

Tuition & fees at IUE are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $6,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Students attending IUE may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IUE is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Indiana University - East website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

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).