Sociology From Home
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology is excited to offer the first fully online BA and BS undergraduate degrees at UNO!
Online Degrees Available in Sociology | Program Details | Advisor |
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Bachelor of Arts | Online Worldwide | Dr. Julie Pelton |
Bachelor of Science | Online Worldwide | Dr. Julie Pelton |
Optional Online Concentration | Catalog Details | Advisor |
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Health & Society | Catalog | Dr. Jay Irwin |
Faculty in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology is committed to quality online instruction and use the latest technologies to provide a superior learning environment for our online students. We have strengths in areas such as family, health, inequality, and work and organizations, allowing students to study topics of interest to them and central to sociology.
Sociology & Anthropology - An Interdisciplinary Degree
Sociology is the scientific study of human relationships. Sociologists seek to understand the ways that often unseen social forces shape our lives.
Anthropology is the holistic study of human biology and culture across time and place, encompassing four sub-disciplines:
- Archaeology
- Biological anthropology
- Linguistic anthropology
- Socio-cultural anthropology
Advance Your Career with a Liberal Arts Education
A degree in sociology provides students with a well-rounded liberal arts education, highly valued in today's workplace for developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. The program is perfect for students who are interested in advancing within their career or changing careers because Sociology develops the practical skills needed to understand and keep up with the changing world, such as:
- Interpreting and analyzing data
- Designing and conducting a research project
- Developing written communication and presentation skills
- Solving problems and identifying solutions
- Navigating issues of global diversity