Sociology

100% Online Bachelor of Science Degree

Overview

Students who major in Sociology at East Tennessee State University will have the technical/analytic skills and the global perspective needed to succeed in a variety of careers, such as: social services/public services; program support; management; education; marketing research; social science researcher.

Imagine...

  • having the ability to analyze the dynamics of a hostile mob,  
  • tracking patterns in corporate downsizing,   
  • exploring how people express emotions,   
  • showing people alternatives to drugs or violence as a community health worker, 
  • helping a refugee family as a maternal or child health specialist, 
  • serve as a director of health services in the public health sector, 
  • studying the effects of cultural difference on problems of peace and war, 
  • or pursue a direct service career as a doctor, nurse, medical social worker, or public health educator.  

Program

Sociology is the study of people interacting with others individually, in social groups, and in social systems. This discipline is extremely diverse, including areas like: community, religion, sociological theory, collective behavior, environment, health, demography and aging, and much more.

The video below features students and a faculty member. See what they have to say about Sociology!

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the B.A. Sociology entry of the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.

Bachelor of Science in Sociology - Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the B.S. Sociology entry of the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.

Student Spotlight

Amy Helmendach, sociology student, stands in front of a navy wall.

Amy Helmendach, Sociology Student "ETSU’s online sociology program offers me the flexibility I need while fostering my educational growth and goals through its devoted faculty. I immediately felt accepted and knew ETSU was the school for me."

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

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  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Undergraduate," select your student type, select your start term, then choose  Sociology and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

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Cost

TN Residents *GA, KY, NC, SC, VA *Other USA States  eRate (Out of State, 100% online) All International
$441 per credit hour $469 per credit hour $569 per credit hour $507 per credit hour $1202 per credit hour

- Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students
- This amount may not include program-specific fees

*First-Time Freshman and Transfer Students only
**Currently enrolled students should visit the tuition and fees charts if considering a major change.

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