Sociology – Sociology of Health and Aging

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone

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Appalachian State University

United States of America , Boone

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Boone

Hickory

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Sociology – Sociology of Health and Aging

About

The Sociology (BS) – Sociology of Health and Aging degree at Appalachian State University offers students the opportunity to explore how social, cultural and historical forces shape individual health access and experiences, the structure of health and medicine, the experiences of older people in our society and the opportunities and challenges they face, as well as inequalities in health and illness.

Graduates of this degree may find work opportunities in the growing aging and health service industries, health policy and advocacy organizations, or health promotion sales and marketing companies.

Disciplines

Social Sciences

Human Services

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

Career

Aging Specialist
Community Relations Director
Consumer Advocate
Demographer
Family Guidance Clinic Worker
Family Services Specialist
Gerontologist
Independent Living Trainer
Long-term Care Administrator
Occupational Therapist
Population Specialist
Public Health Educator
Retirement Community Activities Director
Senior Center Director
Senior Center Activities Director
Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Specialist
Wellness/fitness Director in Retirement Communities

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)