Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Social Policy
The program provides a strong background in the social sciences and an understanding of current social policy issues. This interdisciplinary program also draws upon current research in the fields of African American studies, anthropology, communication studies, economics, gender studies, history, philosophy, political science, public health and sociology.
In addition to core courses in life span development, research and statistics, students have the flexibility to tailor the program to their unique interests by creating an interdisciplinary specialization. Many students choose to double major or minor while maintaining social policy as their primary focus.
Recent practicum sites have included:
- Health and Policy Medicine Research Group
- Senators Durbin and Obama’s office (Chicago and D.C.)
- The Sierra Club
- Public Defender or Attorney General Office
- Voices for Illinois Children
- U.S. Department of Education (D.C.)
- Association for Bay Area Governments (San Francisco)
- AIDS Health Project (San Francisco)
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 |
| Health Insurance | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 |
| Books and supply | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 |
| Compulsory Fees | $492 | $492 | $492 | $492 |
| Other Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Total Fees | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1460 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 33 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 90 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.