Sociology From Home
For more than a decade, the Department of Sociology & Anthropology has offered the first fully online BA and BS undergraduate degrees at UNO! Our online degree is flexible, affordable, and our courses are taught by experienced, award winning faculty. Courses are totally online and asynchronous, allowing you to complete coursework after work, on the weekends, or whenever you have the time. While completing your degree, you can take advantage of our totally OER pathway - we are the first program at UNO to offer a path toward graduation where course materials are all offered at low- or no-cost. And, tuition costs for your Sociology B.A. or B.S. at UNO are the cheapest in the region (compared to other top institutions within 200 miles of Omaha). Explore more about our program below...
| Online Degrees Available in Sociology | Advisor |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Dr. Julie Pelton |
| Bachelor of Science | Dr. Julie Pelton |
| Optional Online Concentration | Advisor |
|---|---|
| Health & Society | 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
