Bachelor of Social Sciences at Towson University

Towson University offers the Bachelor of Social Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for social sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Social Sciences

The minor in Sociology consists of 24–25 units, at least 12 of which must be upper-level and at least 15 of which must be taken at Towson University.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
SOCI 101	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
or SOCI 102	HONORS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOCI 381	SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY	3
SOCI 391	RESEARCH METHODS	3
Statistics Course, Select one of the following:	3-4
SOCI 212	SOCIAL STATISTICS
ECON 205	STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS I
MATH 231	BASIC STATISTICS
PSYC 212	BEHAVIORAL STATISTICS
Electives
Any four additional courses in Sociology (SOCI), at least two of which must be upper-level. Maximum one upper-level course may be an Anthropology (ANTH) or a Criminal Justice (CRMJ) course from the following:	12
ANTH 321	ANTHROPOLOGY OF GENDER
ANTH 325	MORAL PANICS
ANTH 353	LATINAS IN THE AMERICAS
ANTH 365	NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
ANTH 380	ETHNOGRAPHIC FIELD METHODS
CRMJ 307	ISSUES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRMJ 345	RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE
CRMJ 348	WOMEN, CRIME, AND JUSTICE
CRMJ 353	THEORIES OF CRIME
CRMJ 355	DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
CRMJ 358	INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
Total Units	24-25

Demonstrate an understanding of specific disciplines of the social sciences, including basic and advanced concepts, the vocabulary of the disciplines, the ability to do research in the field, and awareness of recent developments in the disciplines.
Integrate information from the various disciplines of the social sciences and demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary connections.
Write clearly and effectively on subjects related to the social sciences.
Engage issues in the social sciences analytically and do meaningful, original work.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Social Sciences at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Official High School Transcript(s)
Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.

English Requirements

PTEMin 49
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Social Sciences at Towson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Social Sciences at Towson University

Common Application and $50 Application Fee
Official High School Transcript(s)
Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.
Please review additional requirements for International students and Home-school students

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Bachelor of Social Sciences at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson