Gain an in-depth knowledge of human social behavior in our rapidly changing world with the online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Southwest Minnesota State University. Finish your degree in two to four years and build a versatile skill set you can apply in a range of careers. The fully online curriculum is designed to help you develop critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, cultural competence, and self-awareness to graduate ready for the workplace or continued study.

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the online Master of Arts in Teaching - High School Education (8-12) program from Campbellsville University offers tracks in English, math, science, and social studies to deliver innovative teaching skills you need for success.

The Doctor of Sociology (Ph.D., D.Sc) focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. The program will help students develop core strategic areas of required expertise such as social stratification and hierarchies, family structures, social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, dynamics of social change, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

The Master's in Sociology (MA, MS) program aims to train professionals capable of addressing the analysis of relevant social and political problems from a comprehensive perspective, based on solid training within the field of Sociology. Your AIU Distance Learning Master of Sociology (MA, MS) program will be a tailor-made program designed just for you by you and your counselor.

The online master’s of teaching middle grades from Campbellsville University was designed for those who wish to transition into a teaching career and already have a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies.

How does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics? Civic Engagement in American Democracy takes on these and other key questions. This course will provide you with a strong foundational introduction to U.S, politics.

Sociology will provide you with the lens to see and understand the world — including the interconnectedness of social institutions, inequality, and social change — with greater clarity. It challenges us to see each side of a problem and work to make a real difference. You will learn to analyze data, work collaboratively, and communicate complex ideas and findings to various audiences, using a range of platforms and methods.

The M.A. in Humane Education is recommended for non-classroom educators and social justice, animal protection, and environmental advocates who wish to work outside of school settings. M.A. coursework enables students to raise awareness and educate effectively about the interconnected issues that affect people, animals, and the environment, focusing on bringing about long-term, systemic change.

This course enables students to develop and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in a supervised internship experience.

Prepare for a career in social work, counseling, and other work in support of relationships, families, and communities. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology will have an understanding of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences.

Our online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program was designed for students who have a strong interest in social studies and social justice and who are concerned about inequality among diverse populations. This program explores human interactions within group settings, the diversity of cultures and societies on an international scale, and factors that influence social behavior in various subgroups of society. In addition, it examines how social and political identities impact the way some subgroups are viewed or treated by society as a whole. You’ll review the leading theories on human interaction and hone critical thinking, communication, and research skills that can benefit you in many professional settings.

Through highly-interactive, engaging courses, students learn about society and social behavior by examining groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that develop when people interact and work together.

Engage in a virtual semester, allowing international perspectives and global contexts to converge at your own desk. With weekly lessons, CEA’s faculty will use various formats to present relevant material, and teach and offer case studies to enrich your learning experience. The Liberal Arts & Social Sciences curriculum gives you access to international content and expertise not typically accessible on your home campus. Courses represent a variety of disciplines (Art History, Communication, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology) and offer the possibility to learn about and from cultures in Argentina, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain. With unique features that create opportunities for cultural engagement, CEA’s virtual study environment will set you up for success in the global, online world that awaits you upon graduation.

The associate of science degree program provides students with a broad academic education to prepare them for the workplace and for upper-level university study. The degree requirements for the associate of science may be met through LCCC’s university transfer courses or by taking university transfer courses at other recognized colleges and/or universities. Since requirements at transfer institutions vary widely, students should consult the catalog of the transfer institution and plan their program with an advisor. Select from the general education/transfer module: English composition; Social and behavioral sciences; Arts and humanities; Mathematics/statistics/logic and natural sciences.

If you want to broaden your major field to include both Psychology and Sociology, Mercy College offers a multidisciplinary major in Behavioral Science. Specializations are also available in Community Health, Gerontology and Health Services Management.