University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Sociology BA
Johnstown, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 27,134 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time, two terms | for out-of-state residents
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Key Summary
A Pitt-Johnstown Bachelor of Arts in sociology is excellent preparation for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist.
The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation for careers in business, social services, government service, journalism and public relations, public administration, education, counseling, and medicine.
Sociology is a branch of social sciences that uses systematic methods and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity. Sometimes, the pursuit of social welfare is the goal of applying such knowledge. The subject matter ranges from the micro level of face-to-face interaction to the macro level of societies at large.
This distinctive program reflects the strong historical role that sociology has played in the liberal arts as well as in encouraging sensitivity and promoting a deep interest in cultural diversity.
Pitt-Johnstown Financial Aid
Scholarship eligibility for incoming first-year or new students to Pitt-Johnstown will be assessed by the Admissions Office upon acceptance.
Process For Continuing Students
Each year, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Financial Aid Office awards numerous Gift and Endowed (G&E) scholarships, made available to deserving students through the generosity of many individuals, clubs, organizations, industries, businesses, and foundations.
The selection of scholarship recipients is based on specific criteria defined by the donor. A student’s academic performance and financial need may also be considered when deciding upon qualified candidates. Most G&E scholarships are geared toward continuing students; Pitt-Johnstown may require students to complete a scholarship application for consideration.
Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee selection, however, by completing the application, students are automatically considered for each scholarship that Pitt-Johnstown offers as well as several outside scholarships.
General Requirements
For consideration, students must:
- be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a degree-seeking program at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have successfully completed 12 credits as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
- be registered for the upcoming fall term by May 15.
- comply with Pitt-Johnstown's satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.
- not be in default on an educational loan or not owe repayment on a federal grant.
- not have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
Scholarship Exclusions/Adjustments
Limited G&E funds are available to full scholarship recipients. Scholarship awards may be adjusted if Financial Aid determines a student is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship or tuition remission.
Any student who receives a scholarship and/or grant awards that total more than Pitt-Johnstown’s annual cost of attendance, as defined by the Financial Aid Office, will have one or more awards reduced or cancelled.
The Financial Aid Office awards G&E scholarships based upon the information available at the time of the award, including intended major or cumulative GPA, as well as any other possible variables. In the event that this information is inaccurate or changes, the Financial Aid Office has the right to reduce, change, or cancel the award.
A. Sociology
- SOC 0100 - Introduction To Sociology
- SOC 0300 - Social Research Methods
- SOC 0400 - Classical Sociological Theories
- SOC 1700 - Senior Seminar in Sociology
Note:
SOC 0100 is a prerequisite for all higher-numbered courses.
B. Social Organization Core
One course from each of two categories: social organization and society and self.
- SOC 0320 - Wealth And Power
- SOC 0340 - Political Sociology
- SOC 0440 - Urban Sociology
- SOC 0520 - Social Movements
C. Society & Self Core
Select 3 credits from the following:
- SOC 0221 - Social Psychology
- SOC 1670 - Identity And Culture
D. Social Science Electives (18 credits)
- Select one course from each of the 6 disciplines.
1. Anthropology
- ANTH 0800 - Introduction To Cultural Anthropology
2. Economics
- ECON 0105 - Intro Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 0115 - Intro To Macroeconomic Theory
3. Geography
- GEOG 0100 - Economic Geography
- GEOG 0210 - Physical Geography
- GEOG 0310 - Geography of The United States
- GEOG 0610 - Urban Development
- GEOG 0810 - Earth and People
4. History
- HIST 0120 - Western Civilization 1
- HIST 0130 - Western Civilization 2
- HIST 0610 - United States To 1877
- HIST 0620 - United States 1877 - Present
5. Justice Administration
- JAC 0200 - Corrections
- JAC 0715 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
- JAC 0725 - Criminal Court Procedure
- JAC 0726 - Digital Age Crime and Justice
6. Political Science
- PS 0206 - American Political Process
- PS 0302 - Comparative Politics
- PS 0501 - World Politics
E: Additional Social Sciences
6 credits from any Social Science area (Except SocSci 1910, Envstd 1200 or Stats)