Sociology, Organizations, Occupations, and Work Concentration, B.A. – Online

The SOCY Major (32 credits)

SOCY Online Required Courses:

• SOCY 1101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)  – prerequisite for most upper level SOCY courses

Core Courses (14 credits):

• SOCY 3153: Sociological Theory (3 credits)
• SOCY 3155/L: Research Methods and its lab (4 credits)
• SOCY 4156/L: Quantitative Analysis and its lab (4 credits)
• SOCY 4699: Senior Seminar in Sociology (3 credits)

Organizations, Occupations, and Work (OOW) concentration (12 credits):

• SOCY 2115: Introduction to Organizations (3 credits) – Required
• OOW Electives (9 credits):
  • SOCY OOW elective (3 credits)
  • SOCY OOW elective (3 credits)
  • SOCY OOW elective (3 credits)

(1) SOCY 2000/3000/4000 level elective (3 credits)

Electives

• Students may fill remaining credits needed for graduation with SOCY electives offered online.

OOW Electives Available

• SOCY 4111 Social Inequality
• SOCY 4112 Sociology of Work
• SOCY 4115 Organizational Sociology
• SOCY 4114 Professionalism in Sociology
• SOCY 3125 Older Worker and Retirement
• SOCY 4265 Social Psychology of Law
• SOCY 4480 Internship

SOCY Elective Options
(May vary depending on semester)

• SOCY 2132 
• SOCY 2161 
• SOCY 2163 
• SOCY 2169 
• SOCY 2171 
• SOCY 3110 
• SOCY 3132 
• SOCY 3143 
• SOCY 3173 
• SOCY 3261 
• SOCY 4271 
• SOCY 4125 
• SOCY 4135
• SOCY 4165 
• SOCY 4172

General Education

The 2023 General Education requirement requires students to complete 10 courses of lower-division general education relating to the four competencies – critical thinking, communication, intercultural, and quantitative/data – that are fully integrated into the requirements for each major.

• STAT 1222 will be offered in the online program and satisfies 3 credits of Quantitative / Data requirements

Foreign Language

Students earning a degree in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences must demonstrate proficiency in the language of their choice through the 1202 level. This can be accomplished by:

• Transferring in with an A.A., A.S. or A.F.A. degree
• Completing three years of the same language in high school
• Earning transfer or transient credit at a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body (NC community colleges would be SPA 111 and SPA 112 for Spanish. Check the Transfer Credit Advisor for other schools and languages.)
• Achieving a satisfactory score on the foreign languages placement test (in Spanish, French, or German)
• Completing the courses at UNC Charlotte or through the UNC Language Exchange.
• Combination of the above methods.

The online B.A. in Sociology major is designed for learners who:

• Earned college credit before coming to UNC Charlotte
• Work full or part-time or have responsibilities caring for others
• Delayed entering college after high school for work, travel, or military service
• Prefer flexibility in completing a college degree.

Students admitted to the online Sociology major and the online pre-Sociology major qualify for distance education tuition and fees for all courses and are considered distance education (DE) students.

Prospective students who have fewer than 24 transferable credit hours should apply for an on-campus program or discuss admission options with the School of Professional Studies (SPS). Prospective students with 24-59 credits should contact SPS to discuss being admitted as an undeclared student. A prospective Sociology Online major may submit a change of major request after earning a total of 60 credit hours and maintaining good academic standing.

In order to be awarded the bachelor’s degree, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours with 30 credit hours in the major.

New Student to UNC Charlotte

• Prospective students with at least 60 transferable credit hours from an approved NC community college or associate’s degree should apply directly to the online program through the transfer student portal.
• Provide all post-secondary transcripts.
• Don’t forget to submit the application fee.

Returning Student to UNC Charlotte

• Students returning to UNC Charlotte after a 12 month absence should apply for readmission.
• Provide all post-secondary transcripts.
• Don’t forget to submit the application fee.
• Are you a returning UNC Charlotte student with 90+ credit hours? You may qualify for a fee waiver as a 49er Finish student.

How will your courses transfer to UNC Charlotte?

• Transferable courses must be college-level and have a grade of C or higher.
• Utilize the Transfer Credit Advisor for a list of courses that were previously transferred from your institution.
• Course equivalency lists are not exhaustive for any school except North Carolina community colleges.

Application Deadlines for New Students:

• July 1 (fall)
• November 15 (spring)
• May 1 (first half summer term)
• June 1 (second half summer term)

Application Deadlines for Returning Students: 

• July 29 (fall)
• December 1 (spring)
• May 1 (summer)

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology With the Concentration in Organizations, Occupations and Work?

Many alumni of UNC Charlotte’s B.A. in sociology program are working locally in the Charlotte region. Some graduates of our online sociology degree program go on to work for companies and organizations such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Atrium Health, Spectrum and more.

Our graduates have obtained jobs such as:

• Human resources specialist
• Community or social service manager
• Office manager or administrative supervisor
• Project management or operations specialist
• Urban or regional planner
• Project manager
• Federal, state or local government administrator

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast reports that the average income for selected sociology program alumni is $58,100.

Can you imagine graduate school in your future?

Many graduates of our B.A. in sociology program go on to earn a master’s degree. UNC Charlotte offers early entry into select Master of Arts programs for students who meet the graduate admissions requirements and successfully complete their UNC Charlotte undergraduate degree.

Why Earn Your Online Sociology Degree From UNC Charlotte?

If earning your B.A. in Sociology is important to you, UNC Charlotte offers you advantages, such as:

Earn your degree fully online in as little as 12 months. No commute to campus. No classes at inconvenient times. Our classes are asynchronous, meaning there are no set class times. Learn around your busy schedule and your busy life.

Gain hands-on experience through a local internship. Internship in Sociology is offered as an elective course for students in the organizations, occupations and work concentration. This course allows you to conduct research or perform in-service training with a cooperating community organization.

Learn from expert, caring faculty. Our accomplished faculty includes sociology subject matter experts who focus on helping you succeed. They are flexible and supportive, helping to mentor you on your educational journey.

Experience the same courses and content as in-person learners. The courses for our online sociology degree program are taught with the same rigor as face-to-face courses, cover the same amount of course material and are taught by the same faculty.

Stand out with a respected, top-tier degree. UNC Charlotte is ranked #4 in the nation for online bachelor’s degrees by U.S. News & World Report. Earn a highly regarded online degree that employers respect.

Resident: $189.48 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $348.32 per credit hour

Non Resident: $800.40 per credit hour