Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Develop expertise through research and learning in areas from social stratification, economic sociology, and political sociology to race and ethnic relations, medical sociology, and family, social structure, and personality. Youll come to understand how the lives of individuals and social groups are affected by social context and complete a research project featuring core sociological concepts.
The Sociology Major at Johns Hopkins University helps students develop expertise by exposing them to research and teaching in several areas central to the discipline. These areas include social stratification, economic sociology, political sociology, international development, world-systems studies, cross-national research, race and ethnic relations, medical sociology, sociology of immigration, sociology of education, human development over the life course, the family, and social structure and personality. As a small department, department faculty pride themselves on getting to know students, their interests, and learning goals at a deep level. Students completing the major become conversant with a wide range of theoretical perspectives, the logic of research design, and the tools of data collection and analysis. Additionally, writing and other communication skills are honed.

You must submit an official record of academic performance for the equivalent of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades under the US system. All official documents must be accompanied by a verified English translation if the original document is not in English. Include any certificates, diplomas, or examination results marking the completion of secondary education or preparation for higher education (i.e., O- or A-level or IB exam results).

Applicants should typically receive a minimum of 100 total for the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with preferred sub-scores of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking). A score of 7.0 or higher on each band is expected on IELTS. A composite score of 120 or higher is expected for the DET with preferred.