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Bachelor's in Sociology

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School of Arts and Sciences

573.875.7570

SAS@CCIS.edu

We celebrate diverse perspectives, champion creative thinking, and foster an environment where you can learn, grow and shape your future.

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Why Study Sociology? 

Our leading-edge curriculum will help you make important connections between individual choices and social forces that are vital to improving our society. The valuable skills you develop in data analysis, social trend research, program evaluation and organizational management are highly sought after in business, government and nonprofit settings. Potential career paths include social services, project management, market research, advocacy, counseling and education. 

What You'll Learn 

With a degree in sociology, you’ll build an understanding of social issues, institutions, policies, movements, innovations, ideas and behaviors. You’ll also gain the skills to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll benefit from specialized training in areas such as crime and social inequality, culture and globalization or gender and identity. Many students continue their general sociology studies in graduate school in the subjects of law, public policy, business, urban planning and social work.

Program Details

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor's in Sociology from Columbia College.

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A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

  • Culture 
  • Globalization 
  • Crime 
  • Inequality 
  • Gender 
  • Identity

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes 

Any institution that shapes our lives—or seeks to change society—relies on the study of our behavior as social beings. The analysis of social issues is carried out at all levels, from highly individual snapshots of short contacts to the long-term study of global processes. 

The valuable skills you develop in data analysis, social trend research, program evaluation and organizational management are highly marketable in business, government and nonprofit settings. Potential career paths include social services, project management, market research, advocacy, counseling and education. 

Some possible paths include: 

  • Social Science Researcher 
  • Policy Analyst 
  • Survey Researcher 
  • Human Resources Recruiter 
  • Client Relationship Manager 
  • Marketing Representative 
  • Solutions Consultant 
  • Social Services Administrator 
  • Advocacy 
  • Public relation

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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School of Arts and Sciences

573.875.7570

SAS@CCIS.edu

We celebrate diverse perspectives, champion creative thinking, and foster an environment where you can learn, grow and shape your future.

Meet Your Faculty

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