Major

Sociology

Degree type:
BS
Mode of study:
Online
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Examine human behavior in its many contexts and prepare for rewarding and in-demand careers as you earn a Sociology degree from the Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Our Bachelor of Science in Sociology graduates enter careers in a multitude of fields including public health, social services, human relations, immigration and community relations. Our alumni pursue careers in human resources in the business sector, research careers in marketing, and explore areas such as political analysis, social inequality, advocacy, and education.

Thinking about grad school? Our program provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in medicine, social work, counseling, public policy, urban development or law school. The possibilities are endless with a Sociology degree from the Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University.

The Weekend/Evening & Online University Sociology degree can be completed fully online in either a traditional 15-week format or in an accelerated 8-week format.

Program format

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Fully Online

Earn your degree 100% online with the support of our distinguished faculty.

Degree requirements

The following is a complete list of degree requirements for those pursuing a BS in Sociology from the Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University.

  • SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
  • SOC 117: Quantitative Research Methods (3 units)
  • SOC 162: Human Rights (3 units)
  • SOC 166: Sociological Theory (3 units)
  • GIS 110: Fundamentals of GIS (3 units)
  • SOC 197: Capstone Experience (3 units
  • Plus, six additional upper division sociology courses.

Total for major: 36 units

Plus, General Education requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units. 

First 8-Week Courses 

  • SOC 1: Introductory Sociology 
  • GIS 101: Data Analysis 
  • SOC 175: Urban Sociology 

Second 8-Week Courses 

  • SOC 117: Research Methods 
  • SOC 166: Sociological Theory 
  • SOC 162: Human Rights 

Third 8-Week Courses 

  • SOC 104: The Family 
  • SOC 134: Mediation and Negotiation 
  • SOC 176: Field Experience 

Fourth 8-Week Courses

  • SOC 181:  Community Services  
  • SOC 105: Interpersonal Relationships  
  • SOC 197: Capstone Experience 

Total for major: 36 units

Plus, General Education requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units.

High-demand sociology degree career opportunities

Non-profit organizations

Sociology majors are offered a specialization in human rights and social justice. They may go on to work with non-profit organizations for segments of the population seeking assistance from social services programs. Careers include working with at-risk youth, immigrants, women and children, families experiencing food insecurity and more. Students can choose to go on to graduate school in social work, business management, and the law.

Business and industry

Sociology majors can prepare for careers in for-profit organizations in the fields of human resources, consumer behavior, marketing, media management, legal consulting, product research, and negotiation & mediation.

Governmental careers

City, county, and federal agencies are all looking for social science skillsets. The Mount Sociology major provides value-added training in Geographic Information Sciences (a powerful software system for mapping demographics and social phenomenon of all types), which is in high demand today in many government agencies, such as in public health, fire departments, police departments, social services, and land management, to name a few.