Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Online
Develop insight into relevant sociological theories that allow you to positively impact your community. This online bachelor’s degree can be tailored to your professional interests by choosing from two in-demand specializations.

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Program Overview
Explore relevant social issues in the online bachelor in sociology program
Enhance your ability to think critically and theoretically about complex social issues with the online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. The 100% online coursework for this program focuses on developing your expertise as a writer and public speaker, as well as advancing your understanding of techniques for interpreting and evaluating information.
Expand your knowledge of social organization, structure, and institutions as you prepare for diverse career opportunities that directly impact your community. Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, this bachelor in sociology allows you to transfer up to 90 credit hours and to customize your education by choosing between specializations in Criminology & Justice or Social Service/Social Work.
As a graduate of this online bachelor’s, you will be prepared to:
- Survey and critically analyze some of the most influential classical and contemporary sociological theories
- Apply sociological perspectives to professional experiences
- Explore how sociology uses qualitative research to document and critically analyze complex social issues and practices
- Survey and critically analyze some of the most influential classical and contemporary sociological theories
- Apply sociological perspectives to professional experiences
- Explore how sociology uses qualitative research to document and critically analyze complex social issues and practices
Career opportunities:
- Social Worker
- Human Resource Coordinator
- Paralegal
- Community Health Worker
- Market Research Analyst
- Diversity Manager
- Social Worker
- Human Resource Coordinator
- Paralegal
- Community Health Worker
- Market Research Analyst
- Diversity Manager
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Tuition
Earn an exceptional education at an affordable rate
At the College of Mount Saint Vincent, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for less than you would expect. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is affordable and can easily fit into your budget.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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B.A. in Sociology | $321 | $963 | $38,520 |
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Calendar
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The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is designed with working adults in mind. We offer multiple start dates and faster course completion time to help you earn your degree when it’s convenient for you.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Summer 1 | 5/22/23 | 5/8/23 | 5/12/23 | 5/17/23 | 5/19/23 | 7/7/23 | 7 weeks |
Summer 2 | 7/10/23 | 6/26/23 | 6/30/23 | 7/5/23 | 7/7/23 | 8/25/23 | 7 weeks |
Fall 1 | 9/4/23 | 8/21/23 | 8/25/23 | 8/30/23 | 9/1/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/30/23 | 10/16/23 | 10/20/23 | 10/25/23 | 10/27/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Check the materials needed to apply to the B.A. in Sociology online program
The streamlined admission process at the College of Mount Saint Vincent makes it easier to apply and helps you start your academic journey faster. Please read the full admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
- No ACT/SAT scores required
- Transfer up to 90 credit hours
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology online program:
- Submit online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- First time freshman must be out of high school for 2 years
Official transcripts and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to our Office of Admissions:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Admission
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471
Courses
Investigate the curriculum for the B.A. in Sociology online program
For the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology online, the curriculum comprises 40 courses for a total of 120 credit hours, including five sociology core courses.
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