Abilene Christian University

What you'll study

The curriculum builds quantitative and qualitative competence plus topical courses that explore demographic and community issues. Degree requirements include 56 required university hours, 39 major hours, and 33 elective hours for a total of 128 credit hours. Example coursework provided by the program includes:

• Sociology of Aging
• Urban and Community Studies
• Social Statistics
• Inequality and Social Justice

A minor in Sociology is available through the undergraduate catalog, and the department encourages study that develops research, writing, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Entry requirements

The public programme text does not list specific admissions criteria on this page. Prospective students are invited to contact the department or consult the university catalog for application details and any prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with analytical and communication abilities suited to further graduate, medical or law study or direct entry into diverse occupations. The program lists possible career paths such as human resource manager, statistician, social media strategist, social researcher, career counselor, consumer researcher, housing coordinator, substance abuse counselor, public relations associate and foreign service officer.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not specify scholarships. Applicants should explore ACU-wide financial aid, departmental awards and external scholarships; contact the university's financial aid office or the Department of Communication and Sociology for guidance on funding opportunities and application procedures.