Is a Community Sociology Online Degree right for you?
Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior, social groups and society. Community Sociology is distinguished from traditional theoretical Sociology by a framework of analysis for understanding how groups form and function as communities and how social habits evolve and influence community development. A Community Sociology online degree provides a foundation that leads to careers across many related fields, such as social services, law, education, business, community planning, urban development, and many other fields. If you are interested in a rewarding career that emphasizes public service, you should consider the online Community Sociology degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Why a Bachelors of Arts in Community Sociology online at SNHU?
As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the necessary skills required to succeed. Whether you enroll in the Community Sociology online degree program or the Community Sociology courses at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:
- High-quality instruction from our Sociology Department faculty.
- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.
- Choose how you want to learn; online, campus-based or a combination of both.
- A traditional university, with over 80 years of success in New England.
- Students in our online Community Sociology degree programs have 24/7 access to class attend when it is most convenient for you.
- High-achieving students are invited to join the Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society.
Read a message from our Community Sociology Chair.
Community Sociology Outcomes:
At SNHU, Students will receive a solid liberal arts foundation that will provide a well-rounded education to support their study of sociology online. Our online format provides a small class environment, allowing our professional faculty to give you the personalized attention you need.
Become well-versed in major sociological concepts, human behavior and research methods. Develop critical thinking skills and communications skills important to communicating effectively in many formats.
Learn more information about Sociology Outcomes.
Employment Opportunities in Sociology
Graduates of the Southern New Hampshire University psychology degree program have a strong liberal arts background and often pursue graduate studies in social sciences. While working toward your Bachelors of Arts in Community Sociology at Southern New Hampshire University either on campus, on location or online, you will gain a thorough understanding of sociological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues in the real world.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Community Sociology.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer
Bachelors of Arts in Community Sociology Online Curriculum
Learn how to make a positive impact in your community. Explore solutions for some of society's biggest problems. Discover how sociology taps into history, politics, literature and numerous other disciplines to explain why groups of people act the way they do.
Community Sociology is a 120-credit hour program. Courses are offered online and on location. To earn your degree, you'll need to successfully complete the following courses:
B.A./B.S. Core
School of Arts and Science Course Requirements
Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
GEO 200 World Geography
SOC 112 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 213 Sociology of Social Problems
ATH 111 Cultural Anthropology
The following courses are taken as part of the B.A./B.S. core.
SCS 224 Research Methods
SCS 444 Capstone Colloquium
Choose Five or Six of the Following:
SOC 317 Sociology of the Family
SOC 318 Sustainable Communities
SOC 320 Sociology of Gender
SOC 324 Sociology of Crime & Violence
SOC 326 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 328 Sociology of Aging
SOC 330 Sociology of Minority Relations
SOC 333 Sport and Society
SOC 335 Technology and Society
SOC 150 G.R.E.E.D.
SCS 300 The Human Condition
Choose one of the following:
SOC 291 Experiential Learning (3 credits)
SCS 490 Internship (6 credits)**
**A second Internship may be taken using Free Electives
Free Electives (21 Credits)
Major Credits (33 Credits)
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.