Sociology Department
Wondering whether a degree in sociology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6384
Email: sociology@csuchico.edu
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Sociology BA Online
Program Type Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type Online
Imagine you’re from another planet and you’ve been tasked with learning everything about life on Earth—that’s a sociologist’s perspective. Our online program is for curious people who love asking big questions: why some groups have more power than others, or how our identities are shaped by social forces like race, gender, and class.
Our online sociology program is one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, boasting a diverse group of award-winning faculty and nearly 25 years of experience in online education. We’ll cover pressing social issues, social movements, relationships, global affairs, and more, preparing you for a creative, purpose-filled career in social work, public administration, nonprofits, government, education, entrepreneurship, and more.
Setting the Bar for Online Education
Attain a high-quality online education in fewer units than any other online sociology program in the CSU. You’ll gain critical thinking and analytical skills on research projects that span an array of topics, from dance clubs to the complexities of mental health and suicide prevention.
Online Made Engaging
You’ll benefit from our demonstrated know-how in structuring student learning in proven and effective ways to maximize opportunities for students' academic success. All online courses have asynchronous options, and in some classes, you can interact with faculty and classmates in real-time.
A Career with Purpose
Our students learn how to conduct research, analyze data, and express ideas verbally and in writing, all highly sought-after skills in the job market. Some alumni work for regional, national, and global nonprofit organizations, while others pursue careers in teaching, counseling, and with cutting-edge tech firms.
Some go on to master’s and doctorate programs in sociology and become professors or professional researchers.
A few companies and organizations our alum have gone on to:
- Meta
- GoFundMe
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Human Rights Campaign
- County Behavioral Health
- Salesforce
- Spotify
- California Department of Transportation
- Chico State and other universities
- Lakeside Department of Education
- Redbud Resource Group
- National Park Service
- National Forest Service
- Santa Clara County
- North Los Angeles County Regional Center
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The online sociology program was great! It allowed me the flexibility to continue working as a single parent.
Fast Facts
Top 5
We’re consistently in the top
5 majors at Chico State in the number of students we graduate each year.
2
out of 3
Sociology majors are people of color. Our students span ethnicities, ages, socioeconomic classes, genders, physical abilities, and sexualities.
62%
of our tenured/tenure
track faculty are people of color.
A Community of Advocates
There’s a variety of ways to get involved and connect with like-minded peers in the online sociology programs, including the first online club—the Online Sociological Association of Chico State.
Meaningful Research
Our program goes beyond the classroom. Engage in meaningful research with passionate faculty and staff, who show off the variety of ways sociology looks at the world.
Researching Dance Music Culture
Professor Danielle Hidalgo spent four years physically and digitally following three women DJs in an immersive research experience into dance culture.
How Do We Talk to Each Other About Race?
Sociology professor Nandi Crosby examines how cultural and racial differences can and should shape our conversations with each other.
Advising From a Place of Kindness
2024's Outstanding Academic Advisor Award winner, Michell Armeanu has proven to be a dedicated, empathetic lecturer and advisor in the sociology department.
Discover Stories and More
Chico State Today
Distance Learning and Davy Help Sociology Grad Fulfill Dream
Taylor Coutts’ goal of obtaining a college degree was put on hold after an epilepsy diagnosis. But Chico State’s distance learning program, and a lot of help from her service dog, Davy, opened doors that were suddenly slammed shut.
Professor Discovers Closets are for More than Clothes
Imagining podcasts could be a great way for her students to connect with their coursework virtually, professor Marianne Paiva began recording where she found the best acoustics.
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Distance Learning and Davy Help Sociology Grad Fulfill Dream
Taylor Coutts’ goal of obtaining a college degree was put on hold after an epilepsy diagnosis. But Chico State’s distance learning program, and a lot of help from her service dog, Davy, opened doors that were suddenly slammed shut.
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Professor Discovers Closets are for More than Clothes
Imagining podcasts could be a great way for her students to connect with their coursework virtually, professor Marianne Paiva began recording where she found the best acoustics.
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Sociology Department
Wondering whether a degree in sociology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-6384
Email: sociology@csuchico.edu