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Sociology is the study of the social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. In this major, you will learn technical and analytic skills, gain a global perspective, and explore the complexity of the causes and consequences of human behavior.
Sociologists study a broad array of topics including the intimate family, organized crime, politics, race, gender and social class. You will be prepared to help make a positive difference in the world through investigative research and through identifying social trends.
The Sociology major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney:
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Sociology, BA BS
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Sociology degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
“The Sociology program provided me with the tools to serve my community in the manner I felt drawn to. It has unlocked in me a desire to understand my community fully.” “The best part about the UNK sociology department is how flexible it is. As a non-traditional student, flexibility was the only realistic way that I was able to complete my degree. I enjoyed various topics that I was able to explore in my sociology courses. It helped me define my career goals.”
Sociology
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UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Sociology Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
