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Sojourner-Douglass College, S-D C, is a private four year college in Baltimore, Maryland that was founded in 1972 and established as the Homestead Montebello Center of Antioch College; it was given its present name in 1980. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, social work, applied social sciences, public administration, urban education, and public campaign management. It also has a section called the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies.
Sojourner-Douglass College, which encourages student participation in politics, has a student government organization which supervises numerous events and functions on campus. The college has a vibrant student life including honor societies like Sigma Beta Delta and Zeta Phi Beta. It also has an international student organization. Eligible students can choose from a number of financial aid options such as scholarships, loans, and grants.
Sojourner Douglass College can be found in Baltimore, MD (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Sojourner Douglass College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Sojourner Douglass College are in family and social work and therapy and counseling.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at Sojourner Douglass College are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 1,151 students were enrolled in the school. Sojourner Douglass College has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at Sojourner Douglass College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"PURPOSE
The purpose of the College is to provide a learning model which will aid students in increasing their capacity for self-development and self-expression, and will facilitate their engagements in effective social action as members of the world community.
At Sojourner-Douglass College, we believe there are no sharp distinctions between living, learning, and working. Therefore, we approach the community as a learning laboratory where learning can be reconciled with action and study, a concept which reflects student growth through
social and academic utility.
MISSION STATEMENT
Within the general goals of establishing an independent institution for historically by passed people, specific objectives have been designed to:
1. Assist community people in the development of skills and mind sets necessary to gain control over social, political, and economic forces which shape their lives;
2. Provide the climate and orientation necessary for applied research, leadership and community development;
3. Foster greater emphasis on self-fulfillment, self-renewal, personal liberty, self-awareness, self-learning, social justice, and self- determination;
4. Foster greater commitment to fundamental social change, diversity, and pluralism; and
5. Provide the student with the opportunity to improve the quality of life for him/herself and the community-at-large through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, resources and attitudes necessary for a variety of needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Sojourner Douglass College
500 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205-1898
General Phone: (410) 276-0306
http://www.sdc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 93 | public administration, community organization |
| Therapy and Counseling | 68 | educational psychology, psychology courses |
| Media | 0 | political communication |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Sojourner Douglass College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 141 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Sojourner Douglass College had a total enrollment of 1,151 students (1,418 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Sojourner Douglass College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2127900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 22 | $11,250 | 30 | $11,250 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $11,250 | 30 | $11,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sojourner Douglass College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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