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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 120
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $249.73
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $365.31
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Degree Overview
As a student in the IU Online B.S. in Sociology, you’ll explore the discipline of sociology, the sociological perspective, and the contribution that sociology makes to our understanding of social reality. You’ll study social research methods, social statistics, social change, and social inequality. You’ll choose electives about general sociology or about global society and social theory.
You’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcript or equivalent (may be required of some applicants).
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.
Your IU Online B.S. in Sociology prepares you for such careers as:
- Social researcher
- Policy analyst
- Survey researcher
- Human resources specialist
- Urban planner
- Market research analyst
- Public relations specialist
- Journalist
- Management consultant
- Guidance counselor
To graduate with your B.S. in Sociology, you must complete 120 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Sociology core courses, including the capstone (21 credit hours)
- Sociology elective courses (27 credit hours)
- General education courses (30-42 credit hours)
- General elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)
Core
ALL core courses are listed here. You will select from among these courses to fulfill degree requirements.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSS-B 490 | Senior Capstone | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 261 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 371 | Statistics for Sociology | 3 Credits |
| SOC-P 199 | Careers in Sociology & Anthropology | 1 Credit |
Choose Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC-S 215 | Social Change | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 217 | Social Inequality | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 230 | Society & the Individual | 3 Credits |
Electives (Choose based on focus area: general sociology OR global society and social theory)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC-S 307 | Food Insecurities | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 308 | Global Society | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 340 | Social Theory | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 404 | Practicum in Social Engagement | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 313 | Religion and Society | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 320 | Deviance, Conformity, and Social Control | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 335 | Race & Ethnic Relations | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 347 | Queer Identities & Communities | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 367 | Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 413 | Gender Inequality | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 419 | Social Movements & Collective Action | 3 Credits |
| SOC-S 427 | Social Conflict | 3 Credits |
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