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Students attend Sojourner - Douglass College in Baltimore, Maryland, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Sojourner - Douglass College degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Sojourner - Douglass College is known for its programs in family and social work and therapy and counseling.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 993 students at the school (as of 2005). Sojourner - Douglass College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school 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
http://www.sdc.edu
Sojourner - Douglass College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 124 | public administration, community organization |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | educational psychology, psychology courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Sojourner - Douglass College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 172 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 1 |
In 2005, Sojourner - Douglass College had a total enrollment of 993 students (795 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 50% |
| State unknown | 48% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Sojourner - Douglass College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2127900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 24 | $13,500 | 22 | $13,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $13,500 | 22 | $13,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
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% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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