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Social Science Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Study what you love, create your own curriculum and build the skills you need to thrive in any career.

From anthropology and geography to sociology and economics, the social sciences offer a world of fascinating topics. With a Social Science degree, you can combine your fields of interest and create your own unique program that will enable you to examine any issue from multiple diverse perspectives.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

What is a Social Science degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Enroll Anytime

You can also earn this degree through online, enroll anytime courses.

To succeed in today's competitive job market, you need outstanding skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking. This versatile bachelor's degree offers many career choices and opens the doors to a variety of employment options.

Build Your Own Social Science Degree

In collaboration with your academic advisor, you'll create your own interdisciplinary curriculum and pursue your interests. Choose online or in-person classes from:

  • Anthropology
  • Geography
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

You can also focus on a particular theme through directed study in:

  • Health and Human Services
  • Economic and Political Science Studies

Social Science Degree at UND

  • Study abroad in Brazil, Belize, China, Chile, Spain, Ireland or Mexico.

  • Collaborate with faculty members on research and present your results.

  • Gain real-world experience by taking on an internship.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

  • Raise your grades by getting free academic support at UND. We offer individual tutoring sessions, along with specialized writing and math support programs.

  • Get hired! At UND, you'll receive help perfecting your resume, practice interviewing, and learn effective job-hunting strategies.

What can you do with a Social Science degree?

111k

Median annual salary for medical and health services managers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

29%

Projected job outlook for medical and health services managers through 2033

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in social science will take you anywhere you want to go, because you'll have the communication and problem-solving skills that employers prize. Your academic advisor will help you identify your skills and interests and determine the best career path for you.

Social Science Degree Jobs

Career options for social science majors include:

  • Academic advisor
  • Account manager
  • Case manager
  • Claims adjuster
  • Commercial underwriter
  • Consultant
  • Customer advocate
  • Disabilities determination specialist
  • Mental health technician
  • Paralegal
  • Program manager
  • Service manager
  • Teacher

Social Science Courses

PSYC 362. Psychology and Law. 3 Credits.

Psychological examination of the legal system, including what psychologists have learned about the law, the many different legal topics psychologists study, and the great promise that psychology holds for improving the legal system. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. F.

POLS 404. Urban Politics and Administration. 3 Credits.

Analysis of the socio-economic context of urban America and its impact on politics, policy, and administration. Prerequisite: POLS 115. S.

SOC 253. Delinquency and Juvenile Justice. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on theoretical explanations for the causes, dynamics, and consequences of juvenile delinquency. Students will explore a justice system specifically designed to handle American youth and will be introduced to basic terminology relating to juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. F,S.

SOC 335. Families in a Changing Society. 3 Credits.

An exploration of how family forms, norms, and theories have changed over time; the social forces that influence families at each of the major life stages (such as courtship, marriage, parenthood, old age); how statuses such as race, class, gender, and sexuality influence a person's opportunities for family formation and experiences within families; and the social policies that help or hinder family functioning. F.

COMM 200. Writing for New and Traditional Media. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the various styles and forms required to effectively write content for existing and emerging media platforms, including the fundamentals of public relations, advertising, and reporting. F,S,SS.

ANTH 360. Environmental Change & Culture. 3 Credits.

This course uses an anthropological lens to understand how humans have responded to and/or caused environmental changes and how differing cultural values and behaviors have shaped this relationship. By the end of the course students should be able to (1) explore how power and privilege impact us and others and how this relates to race, ethnicity, cultural identity, economic class, and environmental discrimination and (2) use wordview as a tool to understand different cultural responses to environmental challenges. Present and past cultural examples from around the world are examined to provide background for class discussions and exploration of hot topics and challenges that currently face us and how this relates to our diverse beliefs and levels of local and global power. F.

Flexible Online Social Science Degree

Earning your bachelor's degree in Social Science has never been easier. Our 100% online Social Science degree program can be completed at any hour of the day (or night). You never have to come to campus.

You have two flexible and fully accredited options to pursue your online General Studies degree. Both options are offered in an asynchronous format.

  1. Self-Paced Enroll Anytime Online Courses: UND's enroll anytime courses are offered online and are open for enrollment any day of the year. These courses are self-paced, so you can work at your own pace and have 3 to 9 months to complete the course. Courses are not eligible for financial aid.
  2. Semester Based Online Courses: Take online courses that follow the standard University semester schedule. You'll interact in a virtual classroom with your instructor and other students. Courses qualify for financial aid.

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

What can you expect from an online social science degree?

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online programs

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

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Students at UND take chances, seek challenges and become leaders in the community.

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