An affordable, flexible, online education with the benefits of an Indiana University Degree? Yes, please.
At IU East, we have been teaching online for over a decade. That experience + the resources and name recognition of Indiana University = an exceptional value that will give you an edge & open doors!
We're transfer-friendly!
Your transfer coordinator will help the transfer process to go as smoothly as possible.
120 Credits
Why IU East Online? Affordable Indiana University degree, courses flexible to your schedule, dedicated credit transfer counselors, plus, IU East pioneered online education at IU!
Sociology is the scientific study of society, social institutions, and social relationships. It examines the complex social, economic, political, and technological challenges facing our society today.
The online Bachelor of Science in Sociology explores the discipline of sociology, the sociological perspective, and the contribution of sociology to our understanding of social reality. You learn to identify sociological imagination in source material, explain the importance of the relationship between biography and history, analyze issues from multiple points of view, and assess the historical and social structural contexts of an argument.
As a student in the program, you use qualitative and quantitative research methods to examine social life. You study the major theoretical arguments and key concepts of functionalist theory, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and social constructionism. You develop deep understanding of the structure and functions of social inequalities and hierarchies of difference and power. You also examine how agency, culture, and social structure operate in society.
Your online BS in Sociology prepares you for such careers as:
This program is part of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU East and IU Northwest. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.
To graduate with your BS in Sociology, you must complete 120 credit hours. You may be able to transfer an associate degree or up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states
To apply to this program:
Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus will be admitted directly into the BS Sociology.
This program is offered by IU East, IU Kokomo, and IU Northwest. After applying, you will be assigned a home campus. You will submit application documents to the Office of Admissions of that campus.
Core courses:
ALL core courses are listed here. You will select from among these courses to fulfill degree requirements.
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