Program Description

The Sociology major educates students through analytical thinking, research, experiments, surveys, and other existing data pertaining to social phenomena. You will solve complex problems, study the different ways you can make social changes, communicate your ideas to others, and develop solutions. Experience in these areas is highly desired by employers, and the skills you will develop will prepare you for professional success. As a CMU Sociology major, you will have opportunities to:

• build in-demand skills while taking classes such as Social Theory, Research Design and Data Analysis, Gender and Sexuality, World Cultures, Family Relationships and Values, Social Deviance, and Criminology
• develop a deep understanding of society’s order
• receive hands-on learning through projects, presentations, seminars, internships, and various off-campus experiences
• obtain the educational background desired by employers in a variety of fields pertaining to social work, government, civic leadership, education, psychology, and more
• receive the preparation needed to earn an advanced degree

Admission Requirements

To receive unconditional admission to Central Methodist University,
applicants have two pathways:

• Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.5 and an ACT composite score of 18 or SAT Concordance of 960.
• Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.75 with a college preparatory high school transcript as outlined below and no required ACT or SAT score (the high school GPA will be determined by the weighted GPA, if that GPA is noted on the high school transcript).

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $38,490.
• Yearly tuition fee is given