Bachelor of Science in Sociology - Pre‐Medical

Sociology teaches you how to live in a changing world and gives you the abilities to change it. Studying sociology helps you see the world through different perspectives to develop a global, multicultural understanding. Here, you gain the tools for contributing productively and living in a changing world. Sociology majors are competitive candidates in any career path involving creativity, critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, multicultural and global understanding, and verbal and written communication skills. You will develop strong critical-thinking skills, ethical judgment and the ability to work on diverse teams.

Highlights
The Department of Sociology at OSU offers several degree emphasis options, including Anthropology and Applied Sociology. The latter is especially appealing for those seeking real-world employment experience.

Courses related to law, crime and social justice, including Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Advanced Forensics and Courts and Judicial Process
Social services-applicable courses, like Sociology of Health and Illness, American Marriage, Family and Male-Female Relationships, Social Psychology, and Race and Ethnic Relations
Other courses to expect for this major include Social Problems, Social Psychology, Sociology of Aging and Gender and Work

Submit your high school transcripts If you have earned college-level credits you must submit a college transcript from each institution attended as well. All transcripts must be issued by the school in the original language English translations are also required if the official transcript is not in English. Translations must be word-for-word in the same format as the original and typed on the school letterhead stationery or on business stationery signed by a translator attesting to familiarity with the foreign language, Please note that we do not accept credential evaluations from third-party services. Scanned or photocopies of transcripts from international institutions are accepted for admission purposes ONLY. International students qualify for assured admission if they meet the following criteria \u2013 High School GPA 3.0 plus based on a 4.0 scale. AND English language proficiency exam scores one of the following iBT TOEFL Internet-Based Score 61 plus. IELTS Academic Score 5.5 plus. PTE Academic Score 46 plus. iTEP Academic Score 3.5 plus.