Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

What you'll study

To earn the degree students must complete 120 semester hours of coursework across lower and upper levels, including general education and university requirements, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.00 scale. Majors complete at least 30 semester hours in sociology. Core prerequisites for the major are Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems, followed by 15 hours of core theory and research courses. The remaining 15 semester hours are chosen from sociology and anthropology offerings. Elective topics students may select from include social stratification and inequalities, social organizations and processes, environmental sociology, and anthropology. Internships are available and recommended for those not pursuing graduate study.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria for entry to the online B.S. in Sociology. Academic requirements described on the programme page focus on degree completion: the introductory prerequisites (Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems), 30 semester hours in sociology (including theory and research), and a minimum 2.0 GPA to graduate.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for graduate or law school and for positions in a wide range of organisations. Roles cited by the programme include community organizer, diversity manager, human resources coordinator, law enforcement officer, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and research associate; school counselor and other fields may require additional training or graduate study.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not specify scholarships or funding options. Prospective students should consult the university's central financial aid office and online student services for details on institutional aid, federal aid (where eligible), and external scholarship opportunities.