Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Online
Examine the forces and factors that unite us in our shared experiences, values, beliefs, and behaviors to prepare for a fulfilling career in social services, counseling, teaching, healthcare, and beyond.
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Overview
Improve your community and society with a B.A. in Sociology
Develop a foundation for better understanding and improving society in a changing world with the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UW-Parkside. In this online bachelor’s degree in sociology, you will study the interrelationship between individuals and society. Explore the intersection of race, class, gender, and education, and the impact those factors make in wealth and poverty, prejudice and discrimination, and crime, law, and deviance.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge topics such as urbanization, social change, population growth, and how technology plays a role in both bringing us together and isolation. Online bachelor’s degree in sociology courses include criminology, juvenile justice, mental illness, LGBTQ studies, public health, and leadership skill development.
In this online B.A. in Sociology program, you will learn to:
- Apply theories and practices related to criminology and deviance, family and human services, race and ethnic relations, urban institutions, and the occupational world to both global and local perspectives
- Extract, analyze, and apply data to research projects and presentations
- Demonstrate an understanding of need-based community projects
- Exhibit leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Apply theories and practices related to criminology and deviance, family and human services, race and ethnic relations, urban institutions, and the occupational world to both global and local perspectives
- Extract, analyze, and apply data to research projects and presentations
- Demonstrate an understanding of need-based community projects
- Exhibit leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills
As a graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Social Worker
- Human Service Specialist
- Program Evaluation Specialist
- Case Manager
- Urban Studies Researcher
- Gerontology Specialist
- Social Worker
- Human Service Specialist
- Program Evaluation Specialist
- Case Manager
- Urban Studies Researcher
- Gerontology Specialist
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of undergraduate programs. Learn about our other online bachelor’s degree programs.
Accreditation:

The Department of Business programs at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Earn your degree the affordable way
Tuition for the online B.A. in Sociology program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
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$425 | $1,275 |
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Dates and deadlines
The B.A. in Sociology online program is delivered in an online format ideal for working adults, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall II | 10/27/25 | 10/5/25 | 10/5/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/30/25 | 12/12/25 | 7 weeks |
Spring I | 2/2/26 | 1/11/26 | 1/11/26 | 1/21/26 | 2/5/26 | 3/20/26 | 7 weeks |
Spring II | 3/30/26 | 3/8/26 | 3/8/26 | 3/18/26 | 4/2/26 | 5/15/26 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
How to apply to the online bachelor’s degree in sociology
For admission into the B.A. in Sociology you must provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- All official transcripts
- No fee to apply
Freshmen
- GPA 2.2 on a 4.0 scale unweighted
- High School transcript or equivalent or all college transcripts for completed college-level course(s)
Transfer Student (12+ transferable credits)
- GPA 2.0 or higher for transferable credit
- Proof of High School Diploma or GED if the student does not already hold an AA/AS and official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended
- Science credit within seven years. If the foreign language requirement is completed with high school course work, provide high school transcripts (not needed for admissions, completion requirement).
International Student
- GPA 2.0
- Official transcripts in English translation documenting completion of secondary school and attendance at all other institutions of higher education (if applicable)
- Transcripts must be submitted to a professional evaluation service that is recognized through NACES (naces.org). Education Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) and World Education Services (WES) are recommended. An additional fee will be charged by the evaluation service.
- Transfer students require a course-by-course evaluation. Freshman student evaluation does not need to be course by course. The evaluation cannot be more than five years old.
- Proof of English Proficiency: (if education was not conducted in English)
- TOEFL, 71 (internet based)
- IELTS, 6.0
- ACT English subscore, 23 or higher
- DuoLingo, 100 or higher
- Pearsons, 45 or higher
Official transcripts from high schools or all institutions of higher education previously attended or GED/HSED scores should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing admdocs@uwp.edu as the email address.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts and a current resume at the time of application at: https://your.uwp.edu/register/appdocs.
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Courses
Peruse the curriculum of our bachelor’s in sociology
The B.A. in Sociology online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including sociology coursework and general education and general elective requirements.
The following core courses are required of all students majoring in sociology:
General education requirements include skills requirements, and general education courses in the Humanities and Arts, Natural Science and Social and Behavioral science. Courses are selected in consultation with an Academic Advisor.
Courses are selected in consultation with an Academic Advisor.
Over the years, UW-Parkside has been cited as one of the most affordable AACSB-accredited MBA programs in the nation.
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