The Sociology BA is offered both in-person and online. Students transferring to Mason may choose their preferred option at any time. The core of the major requires one class in Sociological methods, Statistics for Behavioral Science, Sociological theory and a capstone which can be either a project-based course or an internship in a sociological field.

Students interested in Mason are encouraged to focus on completing courses that meet general education requirements. BA degree programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have additional requirements in: philosophy or religion, social and behavioral science, foreign language through the intermediate level, and non-western culture. Students are encouraged to use the "Contact an Institution" section of the portal and connect with our staff for questions related to specific course equivalencies and requirements.

For the BA Sociology, introductory courses for the major (such as SOCI 101) may be completed prior to transfer to Mason.

• 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 George Mason University within your first year via College Connect

The BA in Sociology can provide students with as many as 40 credit hours of general elective credits that can be used to complete a second major or minor to enhance your academic background. Academic credit can be awarded to students interested in pursuing an internship in a field of interest to you and your career goals. Our proximity to Washington D.C. offers students a wealth of opportunities to pursue their passions.

Sociological knowledge focuses on the everyday world and contemporary issues. The Sociology BA offers an expansive curriculum covering topics such as gender, race, immigration, deviance, social movements, human rights, globalization, families and relationships, religion, education and more. Sociology majors at GMU are afforded opportunities to partake in hands-on research training, and participate in internships at engaging locations. The Sociology BA develops peer and mentoring relationships through small cohort learning opportunities. We support students in career development for diverse career pathways in non-profits, education, law, government, criminal justice, social and market research, and business. We are accessible to a diverse student body offering both online and in-person degree options.

• 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: George Mason University

• Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries.
• Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students.
• Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 470+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.