Sociology BA
- Bachelor's Degree
- Online
- Online
2 Years
Fall Term (Aug.)
Spring Term (Jan.)
Summer Term (May)
$466/Credit
An Online Degree Completion Program in Sociology
Do you have some college credits but need to finish your degree? Our online Sociology Bachelor of Arts degree completion program is a fast, flexible pathway to your degree.
In sociology, you will study how society works, the impact of cultural differences and why people behave the way they do. Your understanding of people and society will help you across all parts of your life. You’ll be better prepared for work challenges, social interactions and making an impact on the world around you.
You’ll Also Learn
Communication tactics: Effective and adaptable communication skills.
Analytical skills: How to collect and evaluate social data.
Innovative problem solving: Use your understanding of social and cultural context to drive change and innovation.
You will also choose a sociology track to focus deeper on. Choose between:
- Social Psychology, Family and Life Course
- Inequality and Institutions
- Deviance and Social Control
You’ll work closely with professors and other students, and even work on real-world research projects in your community.
Also Offered On Campus
We also offer this program in a traditional on-campus delivery.
Convenience and Flexibility
- Enjoy quality online education: This program is the same degree we offer on our campus, taught by the same faculty.
- Get started ASAP: Start any term (fall, spring or summer).
- Complete it fast (if you want): You can complete 12 credits per term while only taking two courses at a time. Or you can take more or fewer courses if you prefer.
- Gain transferable skills: You’ll gain analysis and problem-solving skills that apply to any industry.
Where Do You Want to Take Your Career?
A World of Career Options
A sociology degree prepares you with valuable skills that are in demand across almost every industry. Job options include:
Business and research: Market Analyst, Consultant, Human Resources or Researcher
Government and law: Government Worker, Police Officer, Correctional Officer, Policy Specialist or Lobbyist
Health and social services: Caseworker, Social Worker or Medical Administrator
Education and media: Educator, Journalist or Non-Profit work
Sociologist Earnings
Do you want to work directly in the field of Sociology? The median annual salary for a Sociologist in the U.S. in 2024 was $101,690. This is well above the median of $49,500 for all workers.
Source: U.S. BLS Sociologist Data
The Benefit of a Bachelor's Degree
Why finish your degree? Yes, you will gain new knowledge and skills. But you will also open doors to better employment opportunities and earnings. In 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that — compared to those who only completed some college credit — those with a bachelor’s degree had…
Visit the full U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics article to view interactive charts for earnings and unemployment data by education level.
Course of Study
Fully Online Degree Completion
The Sociology online degree completion program should take about two years to complete if you have about 60 transferable credits but no previous Sociology coursework.
Your personal time to completion will depend on:
- How much college credit you have already completed, particularly any Sociology coursework.
- What coursework you need for the major and for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- How many credits you take per term. Attending part time or full time also impacts the amount of federal aid you may receive.
Online Course Tutorial
If you don’t have recent experience taking classes online, you’ll have the chance to complete our online course tutorial. This tutorial will help you learn our Canvas course platform and prepare you to succeed in your online courses!
Flexible Enrollment Each Term
With our innovative course scheduling, you can earn 12 credits per term while only taking two courses at a time (take more or less credits if you choose).
Fall and Spring Semesters
- You will have up to five 16-week courses available to choose from each term.
- There are also three 6-week courses offered back-to-back (beginning one week before the traditional semester and ending one week after).
Summer Sessions
Multiple courses are offered in the summer term during the two 6-week sessions. If you take two 3-credit courses each session, you can earn 12 credits in the summer term.
To see specific course offerings, visit the current students page for this program.
Courses and Requirements
There are 40 required credits in the Sociology major. We offer the required coursework and a wide mix of elective courses online.
Additional Credits Required for UNC Graduation
The rest of your 120 total credits for this bachelor’s degree will come from credits you take at UNC or elsewhere.
- These credits will include completing the Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) coursework, which satisfies general education areas required for all undergraduate degree programs at all public higher education institutions in the state of Colorado. See the Courses & Degree Requirement Details button for more information.
- Many of these credits may come from the courses you transfer. See the Transfer Credit topic below for details.
- If you need additional coursework to reach 120 credits, see the Taking LAC or Elective Courses Online topic below.
View Courses & Degree Requirement Details
Please review both the Program Overview and Degree Requirements tabs.
Optional Minor
Do you need 18 or more additional credits for graduation besides your Sociology and LAC coursework? If so, we recommend adding a minor. A declared minor will give you depth of knowledge in an added topic and will appear on your official transcript. Minors that can be completed online via Extended Campus courses are American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Studies and Psychology. Courses transferred from your previous coursework may help toward completion of these minors or other UNC minors.
Waiver of Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirements
Individuals with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or a Bachelor’s degree (regardless of date of completion) from a regionally accredited institution will have their Liberal Arts Curriculum requirements waived. See the Undergraduate Catalog for more information about LAC waiver and transfer evaluation policies.
Note: the Sociology department requires SOC 100 even if LAC requirements are waived by UNC.
Taking LAC or Elective Courses Online
Some options if you need this additional coursework:
- A wide range of other online courses are available at UNC. See the UNC Course Search – use the “Go to schedule of classes” button (online LAC course availability varies by term).
- You can also search for online (and in-person) courses at any community college, particularly one near you (tuition is often lower for local residents).
Transfer Credit
You are considered a transfer student if you have completed any college-level coursework after you completed high school.
Please visit the Transfer of Credits pages from the UNC Office of the Registrar for information about:
- How many credits can transfer
- Requirements of credits transferred, such as your earned grade and institutional accreditation
- The transfer evaluation process
- Transferology – check your previous coursework in our published course equivalencies. You can do this before you apply to UNC.
Have Questions? Get in Touch!
Sandra Harmon
Program Coordinator
Tuition Rate
Simple Per-Credit Tuition Rate
You pay the same rate whether you are in-state or out-of-state.
Per Credit
Rate for the 2025-26 academic year (fall, spring and summer terms).*
No Student / Technology Fees
Certain courses, e.g., field experiences, may include course fees to support added services and materials.
*Tuition for the 2026-27 academic year will be decided mid-June 2026.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): UNC provides a health insurance plan to all degree-seeking undergraduate students who are enrolled in 9 or more credits for a term. If you have comparable insurance coverage, and do not want to be charged for SHIP coverage, you can opt out of this plan. Please visit the UNC Student Health Insurance pages for more information.
Estimates of additional costs: For the purposes of determining financial aid, UNC follows Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and federal guidelines to develop an estimated, average Cost of Attendance (budget) for different student classifications. For your personal tuition estimates, we recommend using the program-specific tuition information above. But UNC’s official Cost of Attendance/Student Budgets page can help you identify other estimated expenses for which you may be responsible while completing your program.
Federal Financial Aid
Degree-seeking students are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid. Bachelor’s degree students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per academic term for financial aid eligibility. Full-time enrollment is based on 12 credits per term.
You will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The UNC Applying for Aid page provides important dates, including the release date and deadline for each academic year (a Fall-Spring-Summer cycle which begins each August).
- Late FAFSA submissions are still accepted throughout the academic year, but you may not be considered for the maximum amount of aid.
- If the priority deadline has passed for the upcoming/current school year, we encourage you to apply for FAFSA consideration as soon as you enroll for your first courses.
- Depending on the time of year, you may be able to submit an application for the current academic year and an early/priority application for the following academic year.
You can also find helpful information in the Federal Student Aid Resources.
Coordination of Federal Financial Aid
If you start this program while you are still working on your associate degree at another school, you will keep applying for federal financial aid through that school until you finish that degree. If you are enrolled in this UNC degree program and take extra classes at other schools but are not pursuing a degree at those schools, you will apply for federal financial aid through UNC. There may be some rules or limits. Check the consortium information for more details.
Program Eligibility
General Admission Requirements
You must meet the current UNC undergraduate admission requirements .
We recommend – but don’t require – that you can either transfer 60 or more college credits or have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. The more completed coursework you can transfer, the less coursework you will need to complete in this program. The Course of Study section above provides information about the credit requirements for this degree.
Eligibility for Out-of-State Students
Eligibility by State
UNC can offer distance learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the major U.S. territories. We check for changes in state rules as needed. Some states may have extra rules for internships, clinical placements, and student teaching. Visit the State Authorization page to learn more.
International Student Eligibility
You are eligible to apply: We accept international students to online UNC programs. We can’t guarantee that our programs meet distance education requirements for every country. Before you apply, check your country’s policies and regulations. You should not apply if you live in a country that is subject to U.S. sanctions.
No student visa: Students in online UNC programs do not need to come to the United States. You will not get a student visa or receive any immigration documentation. You do not need to provide financial documentation when applying.
You will need to provide proof of your English language ability or complete the UNC Intensive English Program. Please visit the International Admissions page for information about:
- Minimum English language requirements
- Applying as an international student
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On-Campus Delivery Also Available
Are You Ready to Apply?
Thank you for your interest in this UNC program! Here are some elements you can check to be sure you are eligible and ready to apply to this program.
Program Eligibility
See the Program Eligibility section above.
International Applicants
Please see the International Student Eligibility section above to check your eligibility for this program.
Recommended Application Deadlines
For the best possible admission, enrollment and orientation experience, we recommend that you complete your application by these dates, which are approximately 60 days before the start of each term:
- Summer term: March 15
- Fall term: June 15
- Spring term: Nov. 15
You can still apply after these dates, but if the date has passed please contact an Enrollment Counselor for support to apply and begin classes in the upcoming term. View the UNC Academic Calendar for the start dates for upcoming terms.
Application Process Details
On the application, you will choose:
- Program: Sociology (B.A.)
- Campus / Site: Distance-Online
- Start term: Fall Term (Aug.), Spring Term (Jan.) or Summer Term (May)
Apply to UNC
Register & Start Your Application
Submit a Started Application
Application Checklist & Status
Once you submit your application, your Application Checklist will guide you through the application fee, which transcripts to provide, etc.
If you have questions, email extended.campus@unco.edu or meet with an Enrollment Counselor.