FAQ: Sociology Online Major

FAQ’s for the Sociology Online Major

If you have further questions not listed here, please reach out to the Sociology Online Major co-coordinators Sarah Valvo (svalvo@charlotte.edu) or Mary McKenzie, (Mary.Mckenzie@charlotte.edu).

Does the Online Sociology Major require more credits than the traditional main campus degree since the OOW concentration is required?

No.

Both programs require 10 courses, but the concentration requires specific electives.

Both Programs RequireMain Campus Required ElectivesOnline Program required Electives
SOCY 1101 – Intro to Sociology, 3 creditsSOCY 2000/3000/4000 level electiveSOCY 2115 – Introduction to Organizations, 3 credits
SOCY 3153 – Sociological Theory, 3 creditsSOCY 2000/3000/4000 level electiveOrganizations, Occupations, and Work Elective
SOCY 3155- Sociological Research Methods, 4 creditsSOCY 3000/4000 level electiveOrganizations, Occupations, and Work Elective
SOCY 4156 + Lab – Quantitative Data Analysis, 4 creditsSOCY 3000/4000 level electiveOrganizations, Occupations, and Work Elective
SOCY 4699 (W,O) – Senior Seminar in Sociology, 3 creditsSOCY 3000/4000 level electiveSOCY 2000/3000/4000 level elective
Will completing my Sociology B.A. online affect my acceptance into future graduate programs?

No.

The courses in the Online Sociology Major are taught with the same rigor as the traditional Main Campus courses, cover the same amount of course material, and are taught by the same faculty. The transcript for the Online Sociology major is the same transcript for the traditional Main Campus Major.

I transferred an Associate’s Degree (A.A. or A.S.) to UNC Charlotte. Will I be able to complete my Bachelor of Arts Degree with the Sociology Online Major?

Yes.

Most students are transferring 60-64 credits to UNC Charlotte when they transfer an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a community college. These degrees fulfill your general education and foreign language requirements. Note: An A.A.S. or Associate of Applied Science degree does NOT automatically fulfill your general education requirement and foreign language requirements. Note: The Sociology B.A. requires 32 credits. You can fulfill your remaining credits by completing more Sociology electives or other courses offered by Distance Education.

Am I required to attend NSO (new student orientation) as an Online Sociology Major?

Yes.

You will not attend NSO in-person but you will be required to complete the Charlotte Online NSO modules.

Am I required to complete foreign language courses for the Online Sociology Major?

Yes.

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences requires that a foreign language courses be completed through the 1202 level. This requirement can be completed taking 1201 and 1202 of a foreign language. You have fulfilled the foreign language requirement by completing three years of the same foreign language in high school and submitting those credits on your high school transcript. You have fulfilled the foreign language requirement by transferring an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree to UNC Charlotte. It is strongly advised that you have this requirement fulfilled before declaring your Online Sociology major. Note: UNC Charlotte offers Spanish foreign language online courses online, or you can take other foreign language courses as a Main Campus student through UNC Online Language Exchange, or through your local community college.

Are there any prerequisites required for courses in the Online Sociology Major?

Yes. SOCY 1101 – Introduction to Sociology is a prerequisite for most Sociology courses.

Yes. STAT 1222 – Introduction to Statistics or another statistics course) is a prerequisite for SOCY 4156 + lab – Quantitative Analysis.

Yes. SOCY 3153, SOCY 3155, and SOCY 4156 + Lab are prerequisites for SOCY 4699 Senior Seminar in Sociology.