Ba sociology in University of massachusetts lowell

The major in sociology offers students a critical perspective based in social justice. Courses encompass such topics as the dynamics of social problems and policy, gender, and race inequalities, immigrant communities, the social inclusion of people with disabilities, families and youth, and homelessness and food insecurity. Service learning and internship opportunities are infused throughout the curriculum, giving all students opportunities to explore career paths, gain real world experience, and practice professional skills while serving the local community. 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.

Completed Common Application or UMass Lowell Application, High-school Transcript, Personal Essay, Letter of Recommendation, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Human services, Social work, Policy, Government, Law, Teaching

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