Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Troy University’s social science major will prepare you to understand and contribute to society in a meaningful way by applying critical and creative thinking, technology and an interdisciplinary perspective to solving practical problems.
As a student of social science, you will learn to analyze societal issues, identify improvements, and recommend solutions using statistics and data analysis. You’ll learn to communicate effectively and to evaluate individual and community needs. As you develop the ability to analyze complex social problems, you will become able to work toward realistic solutions using awareness, acceptance and appreciation of diversity, social factors and global multicultural perspectives.
As a social science student, you may choose classes from the following disciplines, and more, in your studies:
Anthropology - The study of the origins and social relationships of human beings
Geography - The study of land, people and economics)
Sociology - The study of human lives, societal changes and social causes and consequences of human behavior
Psychology - The study of the human mind and its functions
History - The general study and interpretation of the past and comparison/contrast to the present.
Economics - The systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes.
Political Science - The systematic study of political institutions and behavior.
Campus Information
Troy Campus
Dothan Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our office prepares the leaders of tomorrow by providing progressive and timely career services of the highest quality to current and former students. Career Services assists students with choosing their major, exploring career interests, gaining work experience, finding internship opportunities, and providing guidance in their professional job search. Career resources are available to all TROY students, whether on campus, online or a hybrid of both. Please see "Contact Us" to connect with your designated TROY Career office.
Self-assessment is the first step in the career planning process. TROY Career Services offers current students several online tools to help identify their interests, skills, personality, and values and strives to match them with the student's educational and career goals. The results of these assessments aid career staff in discussing students' potential majors and jobs.
Major Exploration Fairs are held once a year and students are encouraged to meet faculty from every TROY major and minor and discuss with them careers related to their program.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission documents required for international admission
Accepted via email by your recruiter.
Completed International Application
Official copy of transcripts or results for education years 10-12 AND diploma. More information below.
Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). More information below.
Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
English proficiency minimums
Note: Troy University main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.
English proficiency* requirements—One of the following tests are accepted:
TOEFL
IELTS
SAT
ACT
iTEP
PTE
Duolingo
Or
IELTS minimum score of 5.5
Or
SAT minimum score of 1050, with no less than 480 on the Reading and Writing score.
Or
ACT English score of a minimum of 20
Or
iTEP minimum score of 3.5.
Or
Pearson Test of English minimum score of 46.
Or
Duolingo minimum score of 48.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
121200 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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