This department includes two distinct and related academic programs. Each of these programs offers a baccalaureate degree; the Baccalaureate Social Work (BSW) program does not offer nor require a minor but the Sociology program requires either a minor or a second major. Dr. Maureen Newton is the Department Head for Sociology and Social Work as well as the BSW Program Director. Dr. Tina Deshotels is the Coordinator for the Sociology Program. Mrs. DaRhonda Hicks is the departmental secretary.

Admissions Requirements • Application form and Application Fee $35.00. • High school GPA of 2.0/4.0 (US grading scale). • Copy of Passport. • Copy of financial document (financial statement and letter) stating a balance of at least $30,500. • If credentials are in a language other than English they must be translated by the institution itself or approved translation services. • At least one standardized test score such as ACT/SAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS/iTEP/PTE. • Proof of English Proficiency. (In addition to TOEFL/IELTS/iTEP/PTE, the ACT/SAT can satisfy proof of english proficiency requirement).