Degree: Bachelor of Science
Program: Sociology
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Associate Degree or the majority of the general studies requirements completed
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology is a 36 credit hour online degree completion program designed for students who have an associate degree or have taken most of their general studies classes. The BS in Sociology degree requires a total of 12 courses or 36 student credit hours of coursework. Five courses are required for every student, and seven courses are part of the general sociology emphasis. In addition a minor of 24 credit hours is required, for more information contact Lauren Brandt.
Basic computer literacy is required to succeed as an online student. To decide if online learning is for you, click on http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/ecampus/index.php?id=4788. To determine if you have the minimum hardware and software needed, log on to http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6213.
Core Courses = 15 credit hours
Take all of the following:
SOC 237 – Sociological Inquiry
SOC 300 – Sociological Theory
SOC 370 - Sociological Research
SOC 468 – Senior Seminar
Take one course from: (3 hours)
PSY 250 - Behavioral Statistics
STAT 235 - Statistical Techniques for Research I
General Sociology Emphasis = 9 credit hours
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Take 1 course from: (3 hours)
SOC 201 – Social Inequality
SOC 250 – Anthropology
Take 1 course from: (3 hours)
SOC 225 - Global Cultures & Diversity
SOC 275 - Social Psychology
Take 1 course from: (3 hours)
PSY 250 – Behavioral Statistics
STAT 235 - Statistical Techniques for Research
Sociology Electives = 12 credit hours
Take 4 courses from:
SOC 300-SOC 488
(Except SOC 490; no more than 3 hours from SOC 475)
To access the Sociology Department's web site, click here.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students
Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs - All programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. UNK is also accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education - UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. UNK’s Music programs serve the needs of the student with quality instruction, personal supervision, and excellent and varied performance opportunities. All of the full-time faculty have earned doctorates or the highest degree in their discipline, yet each teaches all levels of students from freshmen to graduates. All programs offered are enhanced by the excellent musical talent and opportunity that flourishes at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services - Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
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Program Contact: Tami Fosher
Department: Sociology
Email: unkonlinesoc@unk.edu
Phone: 308.865.8892
Address: Copeland Hall, Room 101, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849