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Application Deadlines
Applications to the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by the following deadlines:
- Fall 2025: June 11, 2025
- Spring 2026: Aug. 6, 2025
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the online BA in Sociology program you must complete the requirements listed below.
- General Requirements
- 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units) to be eligible for admission, including the prerequisite courses below.
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
- 2.5 GPA for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree
- Must reside in an approved state
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of the following courses with a “C-” or better (12 units)
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- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4)
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- Completion of SOC 101 and 201
- Successful completion of the following courses with a “C-” or better (12 units)
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BA in Sociology program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
CSUSM Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The sociology bachelor's degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
Please note: Students who start programs during the summer term are ineligible to receive funding through Cal Grant.
FUNDING OPTIONS
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
Please note: Students who start programs during the summer term are ineligible to receive funding through Cal Grant.
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the online BA in Sociology in just four semesters, including summer, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The bachelor’s program consists of 58 units, priced at $420 per unit with tuition discounts available for active-duty military personnel.
Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Educational Journey's Cost
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 - Block 1 | 8 | $3,360 |
| Fall Semester 1 - Block 2 | 7 | $2,940 |
| Spring Semester 1 - Block 1 | 7 | $2,940 |
| Spring Semester 1 - Block 2 | 8 | $3,360 |
| Summer Semester - Block 1 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Summer Semester - Block 2 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Fall Semester 2 - Block 1 | 8 | $3,360 |
| Fall Semester 2 - Block 2 | 8 | $3,360 |
| Total | 58 | $24,360 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This online bachelor’s program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected
to follow as part of your cohort. You can view all course descriptions on the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology course catalog page. The following course sequence is for a fall start. Students starting the program
in the spring will take the same courses, though the order may vary.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 311: Inequality | 4 |
| SOC 320: Sociological Theory | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods | 4 |
| SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| SPAN 102: Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 361: Qualitative Methods in Sociology | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Elective | 3 |
| SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Elective | 3 |
| Undergraduate Elective | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 480: Capstone Seminar in Sociological Scholarship | 4 |
| SOC Elective | 3-4 |