SOCIOLOGY


Sociologists study human behavior on a large scale.  They seek to understand how and why people and societies behave as they do by studying business, political organizations, religions, and how different groups of people interact with each other.

Sociologists earn approximately $57,870 per year. 
Online sociology degree programs prepare you for many different careers, including:
  • Research sociologist
  • Market researcher
  • Advertising manager
  • Customer services director
  • Labor relations specialist

Bachelor degree in Social Science

University of Maryland

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The online Bachelor of Science in Social Science from the University of Maryland University College has been designed to give an interdisciplinary approach to students who are looking for a well-rounded education of gerontology, sociology, behavioral and social science, economics and government and politics.

By earning you degree in social science students will be able to apply their skills in a variety of careers arenas, including:

  • Community service,
  • Administration
  • Elder care
  • Human resources
  • Business management
  • Government
  • Health services
  • Law enforcement
  • Education.

    Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Sciences Degree Completion

Charter Oak State College

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The Bachelor degree in Applied Behavioral Science is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Applied Behavioral Science.

Applied Behavioral Science concentrations inlude:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Politcal Science

Online courses for the Applied Behavioral Science degree completion program at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - Women's Studies / Gender Studies

Union Institute & University

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The online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - Women's Studies / Gender Studies degree program from the Union Institute & University takes a look at the feminist movement, which has created an explosion of scholarship that is aimed at the role of women in fields, such as law, science, literature, philosophy, politics, art, business, and religion.

This online bachelor's degree in women's studies enables students with the skills and understanding needed to study issues that affect women, including: women's fiction, autobiography, poetry, the visual arts, music, the history of women, the roles women have played in shaping society, women's psychology, and feminist theory and philosophy.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management - Sociology

Ashford University

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Ashford University's Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management and ethics. One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the student's ability to customize their degree to fit their professional and educational goals. Students with a background in Sociology can transfer up to 12 credits of Sociology coursework into their Sociology concentration resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas.

Students in the Sociology program gain a fundamental understanding of present day social issues with an emphasis on the sociological factors involved in creating these issues. These students will combine their Sociology education with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Sociology credits no matter when you took them.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - Applied Behavioral Science

Ashford University

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Would you like to develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives? Then earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) - Applied Behavioral Science degree from Ashford University, and learn a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues.

Students have the opportunity to transfer up to 12 approved credits of Applied Behavioral Science coursework to qualify as a concentration in the Social Science degree program. The fundamental understanding of the history and present day structure of the human service environment and administrative practices are supplemented in the Social Science program for a well-rounded degree. Students will be glad to know that they can transfer in approved credits no matter when they took them. So, the credit they've already earned will not go unused. With this program students will graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - Sociology

Ashford University

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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) - Sociology degree from Ashford University, and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives. With this degree students are able to obtain a multidisciplinary approach to the social sciences by applying different outlooks combined and applied with real world issues.

Students can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Sociology coursework to qualify as their concentration in the Social Science degree program. This program will aid students in increasing their fundamental understanding of present day social issues with an emphasis on the sociological factors involved in creating these issues supplementing their studies in Social Science resulting for a well-rounded degree. Every student will be glad to know that they can transfer in these approved credits no matter when they took them so the credit they've already earned will not go unused. Each students that graduates from Ashford with this dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Ashford University

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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from Ashford University and discover the intricate framework of relationships between individuals and the societies they live in: their composition, organization, culture, and development. With a degree in Sociology you will have the chance to study the social lives of humans, groups and societies from the anonymous contact of individuals to the global social process. Engage in the study of humans in their individual and collective aspects as well as their economic, social, political, and religious activities.

Tackle such areas as social issues, cross-cultural perspectives, community, aging and family. Upon graduation, you will possess a practical understanding of these ideas and other important sociology concepts.

Applicants to this program must have a High school diploma or GED, be age 22 or older, have work experience, preferably full-time work experience and meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies. Also, transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your path to completion.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences - Sociology

Cardean University

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Cardean University offers a B.S. in Behavioral Sciences - Sociology degree program that requires 120 credit hours of study. Tuition is $425 per credit, with most courses being worth 3 credits. There is an $85 application fee.

Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences - Sociology

Ellis University

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Are you interested in developing an in-depth understanding of the various components that make up human social behavior, then the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioral Sciences - Sociology degree program from Ellis University is the online degree program for you.

This online sociology degree has been created to aid students in understanding the processes behind identifying and analyzing the various social structures, patterns, and problems in any society.

This online sociology degree offers a variety of courses, including:

  • Introduction to Sociological Theory
  • Anthropology
  • Communications and Interviewing Techniques
  • Marriage and the Family
  • Criminology

All applicants must have some completed college credits from a qualified institution and a minimum of 3 years work experience.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences

Ellis University

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With the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences degree program from Ellis University individuals have the opportunity to develop their own course of study to better fit their personal and professional goals.

Students in this program will study a variety of subjects within the field social sciences, including:

  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Political science
  • Contemporary History
  • Problems of Philosophy
  • Ethics and Social Philosophy
  • Technology
  • Society and Values
  • Philosophy and the History of ScienceAmerican Government and Politics

This program will impart upon its students an appreciation for intellectual, historical, and political accomplishments of humankind.

Individuals in this program will develop the understanding needed to assume civic and social responsibility and sets you on the path for careers in public service and policy formation.

All Applicants must have some completed college credits from a qualified institution and a minimum of 3 years work experience.

Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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Bachelor of Sociology

Charter Oak State College

$22,985.00 Request Information

The Bachelor degree in Sociology is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Sociology.

Online courses for the Sociology degree at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.

Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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