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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - Specialization in Criminal Justice Mcdaniel College, USA

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Full Time

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$ 32,000 (US$ 32,000) a year

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Program modules

The modules are as follows: SOC 2205 - Criminology, SOC 3315 - Sociology of the Criminal Justice System, SOC 2295 - Internships in Sociology, SOC 2298 - Independent Studies in Sociology, SOC 3395 - Internships in Sociology, SOC 3398 - Independent Studies in Sociology, SOC 4495 - Internships in Sociology, SOC 4498 - Independent Studies in Sociology, SOC 2206 - Practical Applications in Law Enforcement, SOC 2212 - Wealth, Power, and Prestige in American Society, SOC 3303 - Urban Sociology, SOC 3348 - Legal Forensics, SOC 3429 - Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S., GSC 1140 - Introduction to Forensic Science, PSI 2202 - State and Local Government, PSI 3308 - American Constitutional Law, PSI 3319 - American Civil Liberties (Offered in 2007-2008 and alternate years), PSY 3201 - Inside the Criminal’s Mind.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must possess official high school transcripts and at least two academic letters of recommendation. The SAT requirement may be waived if students have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on (PBT), 213 on the internet, or a score of 80 on (IBT) with a minimum score of 20 in each section. SAT 1 or ACT scores are also accepted.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Mcdaniel College

Department name

Department of Sociology

Venue / office name

Department of Sociology

Address

McDaniel College
Lewis Recitation Hall 2nd Floor
WESTMINSTER
Maryland
21157

Venue description

This department of Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology takes a scientific, humanistic and cross-cultural approach when investigating the structure of groups, organizations and societies. It also analyzes the relationships that unite societies in the world system. Topics of interest to sociology include community life, family patterns and relationships, social change, social movements, intergroup relations, race, gender, social class, the environment, and technology.

Telephone number

+1 410 857 2470

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

At McDaniel, first, second and third-year students live on campus. In fact, all students are guaranteed housing for all four years. McDaniel maintains nine residence halls and apartment complexes, including two halls set aside for first-year students. All the residences are wired for cable, telephone, and internet. All first-year students live on campus in single-sex halls. Men live in Rouzer Hall, women in White ford Hall. Amenities include laundry room, lounges, vending machines, and a TV/DVD unit located in a common area on the first floor. Rouzer Hall is the single-sex traditional corridor-style residence hall for first-year men, housing approximately 200 residents. The single-sex housing option for women is White ford Hall. Daniel MacLea Hall is a co-ed suite style building, designated for Honors and Affinity housing. This facility houses approximately 120 students and offers many amenities, including laundry facilities, vending machines, and a study lounge with a TV unit. Most rooms are double or triple occupancy, residents share common bathrooms located in each suite. Residence hall rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, mirror, and closet for each student. Some rooms have bookshelves. A micro fridge unit is installed in each room at no additional charge. College furniture may not be removed from residence hall rooms. Each room has at least one window with a pull down shade.

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