Online Sociology Degree Completion Program | UNK

Interested in completing your Bachelor of Science in Sociology online through one of the Midwest's Top 10 public universities?

Beginning in the Fall of 2011, the University of Nebraska at Kearney began offering the innovative Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology Degree Completion Program.  This program is a 36 credit hour online degree completion program designed for students who have an associate degree or have completed most of their general studies classes.  Additional, this program allows online students to finish the requirements for the BS in Sociology after they have completed their general studies courses at either UNK or another college/university.  

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.     

 Important Upcoming UNK Deadlines & Information:

Current UNK Students:

January 7-11: Drop/Add and Registration: Students may adjust their schedules at this time via MyBlue 

January 16: E-bill notifications will be sent to student's Lopermail accounts

February 7: Tuition and Fees due in full for Spring 2013 classes

March: Advising begins for the Summer and Fall 2013 semesters to currently enrolled UNK students

March 18-24: Spring Break - All classes dismissed (UNK offices open)

April 1-16: MyBlue Early Registration opens (students may begin registering based on class standing and last four digits of their NUID number) 

New or Prospective UNK Students: 

Present: Summer 2013 & Fall 2013 online applications are available at www.unk.edu/apply  

April 22: Fall 2013/Summer 2013 registration begins and is available for all interested persons who are admitted to UNK  

Prior to this date, make sure that you complete your Admissions steps (to apply at UNK, visit www.unk.edu/apply or to learn more about the application process, please visit, http://www.unk.edu/undergraduate.aspx?id=52932).  After you have applied, please contact the online Sociology coordinator and advisor, Dr. Suzanne Maughan at unkonlinesoc@unk.edu or 308-865-8754, to plan your initial registration.  

  When should I apply for admission?  Individuals who have already completed high school should submit their application at least four weeks prior to the start of the term in which they are seeking admission.

PAST & CURRENT ONLINE SOCIOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS

To view course descriptions for all UNK Sociology courses, click here.     

 

In addition to the courses required for the Sociology major, UNK also requires 45 credit hours of a General Studies program. Many two-year degree programs, including those at community colleges, fulfill these General Studies requirements.  To view the requirements of
 the General Studies program, please visit, http://www.unk.edu/uploadedFiles/academicaffairs/generalstudies/roundtable/final.pdf. To view a specific list of approved General Studies courses in each category, please visit, http://www.unk.edu/academicaffairs/generalstudies.aspx?id=54087.  
 

    Wondering if online learning is for you?  To better determine if you may qualify to be a successful online learner, you may do a self-evaluation through UNK's eCampus by clicking here.  

Course Requirements for Sociology Bachelor of Science

General Studies Program Hours = 45

Foundational Core (Written, Math, Oral, Democracy) = 12

Portal = 3

Distribution = 27
• Aesthetics minimum = 3
• Humanities minimum = 6
• Social Sciences minimum = 6
• Natural Sciences minimum = 7
• Analytical and Quantitative Thought minimum = 0
• Wellness minimum = 0

Capstone = 3

BS Science-related course requirements = 3 including:

Take 1 course from:
• PSY 250GS Behavioral Statistics - 4 hours (Prereq: PSY 203GS)
• STAT 235GS Statistical Techniques for Research I - 3 hours

Major Option = 33

Minor or 2nd Major = 24

Minimum total hours required coursework = 105

Unrestricted electives in 120 hour program = 15

Minimum total hours required for BS in Sociology = 120

  *All UNK degrees require a minimum of 120 hours. Forty (40) of the hours required for all UNK degrees must be upper division hours, which are courses numbered 300 or above taken at a 4-year college or university.  

Sociology Core Requirements (12 hours required)

Take all of the following:
• SOC 237 Sociological Inquiry - 3 hours
• SOC 300 Sociological Theory - 3 hours
• SOC 370 Sociological Research - 3 hours
• SOC 468 Senior Seminar - 3 hours

Sociology Emphasis (21 hours required)

General Sociology Emphasis  

Take the following course:
• SOC 100GS Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours

Take 1 course from:
• SOC 201 Social Inequality - 3 hours
• SOC 250GS Anthropology - 3 hours

Take 1 course from:
• SOC 225 Community and Human Diversity - 3 hours
• SOC 275 Social Psychology - 3 hours



Take 4 courses from SOC 300-SOC 488

Why choose UNK?

• Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For a list of rates, click here.

• Accredited Programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. 

• A Top 10 University - For the second consecutive year, UNK has been ranked a Top 10 Public Midwest Regional University by “U.S. News & World Report. 

• Quality Education - UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. 

• Quality Student Support Services - Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their distance and online degree 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. 

• Global Market - UNK serves a global market with online students in 47 states and several foreign countries. As the course offerings expand, more students will be able to take advantage of UNK's online degrees and courses.

Interested in more information about UNK’s online programs, online tuition rates and fees, and other online services and resources, visit UNK eCampus. 
 

If you would like to send an email to the program coordinator requesting more information about the UNK Online Sociology Degree Completion Program, click here.
 

Program Contact Information: 

Dr. Suzanne Maughan, Department Chair, UNK Sociology

Online Program Coordinator - UNK Online Sociology Degree Completion Program

University of Nebraska at Kearney - Copeland Hall

Kearney, NE 68849

Phone: 308-865-8754

Email: unkonlinesoc@unk.edu