Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University

The Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered across its Boone and Hickory campuses in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships

Sociologists observe, describe, explain and predict human social behavior. The Sociology (BS) - Families and Intimate Relationships degree in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology focuses on family as a primary institution in our lives – affecting well-being, socialization, the transmission of rights and obligations, and the conferral of advantages and disadvantages.

Students in this concentration will explore a range of family experiences in order to understand the causes and consequences of social, political and economic change for family life and how these changes impact the status of contemporary families.

In this degree, students will learn effective writing and communication skills and practical application of theory. These skills are useful in a range of jobs, such as business, teaching and government.

Disciplines

Social Sciences Human Services

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University

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.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships

Adoption Agent
Aging Specialist
Child Welfare Officer
Community Relations Director
Community Service Agency Worker
Counselor
Family Services Specialist
Financial Aid Counselor
Foster Care Worker
Fundraiser/Development Officer
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Counselor
Population Specialist
Public Health Educator
School Counselor
Sexual Health Educator
Social Worker

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University

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)

Bachelor of Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone