Maryville’s Early Access program allows students to earn up to 12 credits toward their master’s degree during the tail end of their undergraduate degree. Once a student completes 90 credit hours or more of their bachelor’s degree (with a GPA of 3.25 or better), they may be eligible to get a head start on their master’s degree. Early Access allows you to take graduate-level courses that count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money.
Maryville University Bachelor of Arts in Sociology online
Develop the versatile critical thinking skills you need to address complex societal challenges. Learn how to initiate change in areas such as public health, senior services, data management, nonprofit management, and academic leadership.
About the program
- Specialize your education: Conduct and assess research and participate in engaging, thoughtful discussion — tailored to fit your passions and career goals.
- Address topical issues: Engage in curricula covering current events to stimulate discussion and timely reflection on modern societal challenges.
- Advance professionally: Complete research-driven coursework aligned with relevant career paths.
About Maryville University
Maryville University’s mission is to provide access and opportunity to those who are brave enough to make their dreams a reality. Since 1872, Maryville University has offered a high-quality, student-centered educational experience to its students by providing personalized, comprehensive support; a practical, future-focused education; and accessible, highly experienced faculty.
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Curriculum
In the online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program, you’ll engage in a range of relevant course topics, including community responsibility, mental illness, human sexuality, juvenile delinquency, terrorism, race, ethnicity, and crime.
- Prepare for your career: Develop essential skills to pursue a career in various roles, including case manager, community service manager, and community specialist.
- Access research-based coursework: Learn how to assess research, think critically, conduct meaningful data analysis, and accurately convey findings.
- Focus your online degree: Choose a curriculum aligned with your interests with one of three tracks: criminology, social justice, or social work.
Admissions
Maryville’s hassle-free application process is free, mobile-friendly, and takes about 20 minutes to complete. No SAT/ACT scores are required, and Maryville will request transcripts for you.
To be eligible for admission, students need to have earned a high school diploma or GED with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Simplified, no-cost online application
Official high school transcript
English proficiency scores (International applicants may be required to submit scores that meet a certain threshold.)
Early Access allows you to get a leg up on your master’s degree
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if my GPA is lower than 2.5?
Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission.
Does Maryville accept transfer credits?
Maryville considers all transfer credits — even if you earned them years ago.
Is there an application fee?
There is no application fee to apply to the BA in Sociology program.