Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The University of Florida's online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program offers students a liberal arts education that focuses on the diverse social causes and consequences of human behavior. This program provides a unique way of looking at society and a deep perspective into the intricacies of relationships between individuals and society.

Program Overview

The study of sociology through UF Online's highly-rated online degree program gives students a comprehensive foundation in sociology. With this foundation, students will have the ability to impact the research that informs public policies and practices that propel communities forward. The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in business, marketing, advertising, human resources, community and social services, education, public health, criminal justice, government, and research.

Career Tracks and Opportunities

A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UF Online can prepare students for various professions, including:

• Consumer Relations Specialist
• Consumer Researcher
• Correctional Officer
• Family Planning Worker
• Human Resource Representative
• Market Research Analyst
• Policy Analyst
• Public Health Supervisor
• Substance Abuse Educator
• Survey Researcher

Admissions Requirements

Freshmen & Lower Division Transfer Applicants

• If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
• If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements.

Upper Division & Second Bachelor’s Transfer Applicants

Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants must typically have:

• A minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• A 2.75 GPA on all attempts of all Sociology courses (and statistics, if attempted)
• A minimum of two Sociology courses must be completed
• Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to complete SYG 2000 as one of their two Sociology courses.
• Prospective applicants are also strongly encouraged to complete STA 2023 prior to enrollment at the University of Florida.

Program Details

The Sociology undergraduate degree program at the University of Florida is diverse and multi-faceted, offering coursework in the broad categories of:

• Sociological theory and methods
• Aging and medical sociology
• Environmental and resource studies
• Social psychology
• Deviance, criminology, and social control
• Urban sociology
• More

Tuition & Fees

A UF degree is designed to be affordable, with flexible tuition and financial aid opportunities available.

Why Choose UF Online

UF Online's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program offers convenience, flexibility, and a fulfilling career, all for a fraction of the cost of comparable degree programs. The program is designed for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical, providing flexible academic options with the same elite faculty and rigor as on-campus programs. UF Online graduates earn the same elite degree they would receive on campus and are well-prepared for a wide array of career choices, as well as graduate school or law school.