Sociology at Boston College
The study of sociology helps people to gain insight into
cultures—their own and those of other people—and eases the
transition from one society to the next. Here at BC, courses in
sociology:
- teach skills fundamental to the discipline (Introductory Sociology, Research Methods, Statistics, Social Theory, etc.),
- study American social phenomena (Shop Til You Drop, Deviance and Social Control, Mass Media and American Society, etc.),
- explore global and international issues (Social Justice in a Global Context, African World Perspective, Sociology of HIV/AAIDS: Global & US Experience of Epidemic, etc.).
We offer several of the social science core courses (numbered SC001 through SC099) required by BC, as well as cultural diversity courses (Introductory Anthropology; Race, Representation, and the Myth of Colorblindness; and Culture Through Film, for instance). See our course list for a complete list of recently taught courses, and the course schedule for the courses offered this fall and spring.
Application Procedures
To apply to BC, international students must fulfill the regular admissions procedures along with extra requirements, spelled out on the College of Arts and Sciences website. Note that this site recommends international students begin their application process one year before intended enrollment.
Useful Links for International Students
Orientation: Our Orientation section
provides information about BC and the Boston area, including a
map of the campus, a guide to public transportation, and student
reviews of local restaurants and local attractions.
The Office of International Students and Scholars:
The Office of
International Students and Scholars (OISS), located at 21
Campanella Way Suite 249, is a valuable resource for the
approximately 1,100 international students attending BC. Campanella
Way can be found in grid 2D of the campus
map.
The College of Arts and Sciences: The College
of Arts and Sciences website has several useful pages, including a section
completely devoted to
international students.
The Connors Family Learning Center: The Connors Family
Learning Center also has many useful pages, including a page full
of Helpful
Links that features links for ESL students.