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Social Science- Sociology Track

Bachelor of Arts
Emory & Henry University

Objective: To provide a general program for students who wish to study a wide range of topics related to politics and law.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Sociology courses offer lots of opportunities to investigate and discuss some of the pressing issues we are facing in today's world. One of our goals as a department is to meet each student where they are and provide opportunities for learning and growth over time. Students are expected to be engaged with their faculty and peers throughout their major.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

When selecting courses, you want to make sure that you are taking the foundational courses that you need as early as you can. These courses include: SOCI 101 and 102 as well as your Statistics course (chosen from several statistics class options) and SOSS 200. These four foundational courses will give you the necessary background to be successful in other, more advanced courses in the sociology program and are required for all of our majors. Some of our mid-level and upper division courses are only offered every other year, so be sure to talk to your advisor about the timing for other required courses.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Emory & Henry University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Sociology is a very versatile major, with graduates going into many fields after graduation. Some examples include: human services, criminal justice, research, social work, non-profit, business and education. Our department offers opportunities for strong mentorship and network-building. In the Sociology major, you are able to tailor your education to focus on your personal goals. Many of our students are double majors. Some of our graduates go on to wonderful graduate programs and others enter into their professional careers immediately after graduation. Your faculty advisors will work with you throughout your undergraduate program to help you position yourself to get where you want to go.
Program Successes & Highlights The Department of Sociology works closely with the SOSS - Data Analysis concentration which offers students the necessary research background to be highly competitive for entering graduate school or the workforce. Our program is one of the most rigorous sociology undergraduate programs throughout our region, but our focus is on meeting students where they are to support their growth and learning. We are leaders in DEIB initiatives, working to ensure that our majors experience an equitable educational environment with opportunities to create change in the world around them.
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Emory & Henry University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program will guarantee completion of the 'Think, Understand & Create' liberal arts core component of the E&H undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. Other elements of the core curriculum may need to be met if not taken as part of the AA/AS degree. Students will be required to complete CORE 200 and CORE 300 at E&H. Students completing at least 56 credits following high school graduation but before transferring to E&H are exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, and Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Only students who have completed college credit elsewhere following high school graduation will be exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement. Completion of courses that satisfy elements of the Care & Cultural Competency and Think, Understand & Create elements of the curriculum will be awarded equivalent credit with an earned grade of C or better. Students completing the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program concurrently with their high school diploma will not be exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, or Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.
Credit for Prior Learning Emory & Henry awards credit for AP, IB, and CLEP. Please see the credit equivalency charts to determine the needed scores for course credit. Currently, we do not award academic credit for industry or military training.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Emory & Henry University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
158
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
95%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?

Emory & Henry University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences with more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks.

No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University,you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors.

10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio

We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors. With more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks, you will find and connect with something you are passionate about!

'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry University, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential.

Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions No application fee - free to apply
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySociology (online), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science: Science (Chemistry Major)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science: Science (Chemistry Major)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Community Health BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Community Health BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Family Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Family Science BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversitySociology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MarySociology - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of Mary WashingtonBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeSociology Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySociology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Randolph-Macon CollegeSociology/Anthropology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Behavioral ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Social Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate in Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social Sciences (Social Work Major)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3041.00SociologistsStudy human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1067.00Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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