
Examine human behavior in its many contexts – from the family and community to national and global arenas – as you earn a Sociology degree from Weekend/Evening College & Online at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
The Sociology degree program explores human behavior within a multitude of contexts, from the family, the community, and the workplace to the regional, national, and global arenas. You can prepare for a professional career in such areas as criminology, race/ethnic relations, law enforcement, and community relations, as well as providing a solid foundation for graduate studies in social work, counseling, public policy, urban development, or law school.
Weekend/Evening & Online College’s Sociology degree curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, ranging from criminology, medical sociology and public health, social services, global studies, communications, race/class/gender issues, and much more.
The possibilities are endless with a Sociology degree from Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Available Program Formats
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Weekend, Evening & Online
Choose your own schedule. Instruction takes place on select weekends, evenings, in-person or online. Combine all formats, or choose the one that works for you.
Degree Requirements
The following is a complete listing of degree requirements for those seeking to earn a BS in Sociology from Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University. For more information, please consult a Mount advisor.
Core Courses
50 units total
- SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
- SOC 38: Statistics for Social Science (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 6 additional upper division sociology courses. You may choose to have a specialization
Total Units
Total Credit Hours: 39
Plus General Education requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units.
*SOC 197 fulfills the capstone requirement for Sociology.