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This UCD Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program combines humanistic and scientific perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family dynamics, social change, personal relationships, and environmental influence, which ultimately helps you understand people and their motivations.
For instance, have you ever wondered why:
- The ‘hot’ toys of the year always seem to be sold out around the holidays, and then, miraculously, available right after?
- Obviously fake canned laughter is present in most sitcoms?
- Normal, level headed people get into heated bidding wars for online items?
The answer is social influence. And the answer to social influence is Sociology.
Why This Sociology Program?
This accredited online Sociology program maintains a standard class size and fosters an opportunity for you to network (and meet peers), while giving you a chance to display your wit and cleverness in communications and interactions. In addition, weekly tests and assignments ensure you stay on track (and never get too far behind), while you continue to
enjoy the freedom of your own time schedule.
Program Summary
In this program you’ll systematically study society and will walk away with a broader understanding of why your world is the way it is. You'll examine the macro-structures and processes that affect society and the impact they have on individuals, such as:
- Race/ethnicity
- Gender
- Globalization
- Family
- Social class stratification
With the online format, you'll find the answers to a number of social questions through:
group work, engaging classroom discussions and plenty of opportunities for interaction with faculty.
"What about after I graduate?"
Sociologists study group life. So what jobs require an advanced study of group life? Literally hundreds. Specifically, you can excel in the following fields:
- Corporate, nonprofit, and government positions:
- Human resource managers
- Urban planners
- Criminologists
- The Public Sector:
- Political scientists
- Anthropologists
- Psychologists
However, the largest outlet for sociologists is in academia, where you can work as an instructor or a professor, teaching in colleges and universities, advising students, conducting research, and publishing work.
Take the Next Step
If you would like more information about these programs, simply take the next step and begin a dialog with program representative. If you're ready to get started, you can also begin the application process right here.