Sociology B.A. vs. Sociology Online

Comparing the Main Campus Major & Online Major

What is the difference between a traditional Sociology major vs. a Sociology Online Major?

What both degrees include:

  1. Same amount of credits are required to graduate (120)
  2. Same amount of general education requirements
  3. Same language requirement rules
  4. Same required core courses sociology classes
  5. Same number of Sociology electives required
How they are different in content & who they are most suited for:
Traditional Sociology B.A.Online Sociology Major B.A.
1. In person classes in real time and being on the UNC Charlotte campus.

2. Courses are through main department and are for on campus students.

3. Choice of a general degree or general concentrations such as Medical, OOW, Sociological Social Psychology, or Social Problems and Policy

4. For students living in the Charlotte Area

5. In person connections to campus life and student involvement

6. Billing can vary. Please visit the Financial Services website for more information.		1. Classes are asynchronous meaning they do not have a set time, are online, and can be done anywhere.

2. Courses are partnered with Distance Education and Distance Education Students only.

3. Required concentration of OOW, meaning it is more focused on sociological aspects of work

4. Focused for students living outside of the Charlotte area and beyond

5. Made for those focused on a full-time job and other obligations

6. Billing can vary. Please visit the Financial Services website for more information.

Have questions about the online degree?

Contact the Sociology Online advisor, Mary McKenzie, by emailing Mary.Mckenzie@charlotte.edu.