Overview

About the program

In addition to core theoretical foundations in sociology, criminology, and criminal justice, departmental strengths include quantitative methodology and analysis. However, Environmental Justice, Medical Sociology, Law Enforcement and Corrections are the primary areas of faculty research activity and service.

Over the years, the faculty have obtained and administered several grants from federal, state and local governments and private organizations. This Sociology program is offered at Clark Atlanta University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Society and Culture

Sociological Theories

Criminological Theories

Research Methods

Statistics

Law Enforcement Administration

Judiciary System: Court System

Correctional Systems

Delinquency and Juvenile Justice System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.21

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed application.
Cashier’s check or money order (made payable to Clark Atlanta University) in the amount of $40. The application fee for an international applicant is $55 U.S. dollars.
An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution you have attended.
Three recommendation letters: two from former instructors and one from an employer or supervisor.
Resume, which can be submitted by email to GraduateAdmissions@cau.edu.
A Dean of Students Certification form from the last institution you have attended (this form is only required if you attended an institution within the last two years).
A letter of intent which discusses career goals, reasons for applying to Clark Atlanta University, and qualifications for admission.
a 10-page writing sample that demonstrates your academic preparation for graduate studies.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32040 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32040 USD / year

≈ 32040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32040 USD / year

≈ 32040 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

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