Sociology Online
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
- College of Arts & Letters
- Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice
Degree completion
- For students with some college credits
- Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU
Full degree
- A start-to-finish curriculum for students to earn a degree online from ODU
- 120 credit hours
Why ODU for Sociology?
Our online sociology program will give you a broad foundation in sociology, covering topics such as:
- social inequality
- family
- education
- socialization
- gender roles
- ethnic and minority relations
You'll also have the option to add an emphasis in criminal justice.
Exceptional students may participate in the departmental honors program. This provides students with access to advanced studies and independent work with department faculty.
When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Note: Only the Bachelor of Science is available as a full program online. However, both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science are available as degree-completion programs, which assume you have prior college credits.
Want to learn more? Contact us!
Get Guaranteed Admission at Old Dominion University
We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Old Dominion University (ODU).
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Ranked #1
Best Online Sociology School in Virginia
and #16 nationwide, 2021 - CollegeFactual.com
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Required Courses
To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s program requires 120 total credit hours.
Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer or to start an application.
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Online Learning Environment
Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.
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Careers in Sociology
Our sociology graduates find careers in:
- Social services
- Counseling
- Social science research
- Administrative support positions
- Management
- Education
- Sales/Marketing
- Law enforcement
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Calculating Cost
- In-state Virginia Residents
- $393 per credit hour*
- Out-of-State Students
- $426 per credit hour
Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.
These tuition rates are effective Fall 2023 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.
Meet Your Team
Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.
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Shawana Ward
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-482-3957
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email:
- artsandlettersonline@odu.edu
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Kayla Baker
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-482-3957
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email:
- artsandlettersonline@odu.edu
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Ready to get started?
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How to Apply
The Bachelor of Science in Sociology is available entirely online. If you’ve never taken college classes before, you'll apply to ODU as a freshman.
The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science also are available online as degree-completion programs, which assume you have prior college credits for lower-division courses that can transfer to ODU.
Our enrollment team will help you throughout the admissions process.
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Get guaranteed admission at Old Dominion University
We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. By applying, you will be assured admission at ODU for the completion of your degree.