Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

University of Massachusetts Lowell

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 39,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1894

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

220 Pawtucket St, Lowell, MA 01854, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Program Overview

Sociologists study many different subjects: race and ethnicity, social policy, gender and sexuality, family and kinship, the nature of industrial capitalism, the effect of technology on modern society and interpersonal relationships. These are just a few of the many areas sociologists are interested in understanding. What draws these different areas together is the emphasis on understanding social life, both in our own society and cross-culturally.

The sociology major offers students the opportunity to learn about our social world. Courses cover a wide range of fields. As part of their program, students are encouraged to work in the Lowell community. Many students complete corporate or agency internships in which they work within a field setting to gain needed job experience.

Department members value the search for meaningful social change. Students who are interested in working in human services, social work, personnel management, urban planning, elder services, communications, law, education, research, community activism or full-time academic work might consider a major in sociology.   

Policy and Social Problems Concentration
Students may choose a concentration in Policy and Social Problems, which provides a pathway for those who want to focus specifically on applying analytical tools of sociological thinking to social problems and their solutions.