Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of how society organizes itself.  Sociologists study society by using the sociological perspective, also known as the sociological imagination, which allows them to understand how social forces shape individual experiences and choices. Students of University of Massachusetts Global's Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Sociology program learn the major sociological theories and methods of inquiry that have derived from a sociological perspective.  They also apply these theories and methods in order to gain a greater understanding of societal phenomena, such as social inequality and stratification, social institutions and organizations, as well as globalization.   In addition, University of Massachusetts Global’s BA Sociology students research and write about a sociological topic of their choice in a culminating capstone experience.   With a major in Sociology, students are prepared for careers such as social and community service professions, academia, education, management, marketing, criminology, international relations, law, and social justice.

All courses taken in the major program must be passed with a letter grade of "C" or higher.

Courses may be used to fulfill both major and general education requirements.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the B.A. Sociology degree program is to position students to succeed in professions that require the application of sociological theory and inquiry to analyze societal phenomena, including social inequality, institutions and organizations, and globalization.  

Program Learning Outcomes

• Social Inequality, Diversity and Stratification: Critically analyze United States and global social stratification and diversity, as well as the societal inequalities that result. 
• Social Theory: Apply major sociological theories to societal phenomena.
• Social Scientific Writing: Practice appropriate methods of scientific writing in APA format. 
• Social Research Methodology: Apply both quantitative and qualitative methods of sociological inquiry to societal phenomena.
• Organizations and Institutions: Evaluate the structure of major social institutions and organizations using a sociological perspective.