Online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from LSU
Examine the social structures, cultural influences, and institutions that shape individual and group behavior.
Develop research and analytical skills to study social trends, inequalities, and demographic patterns.
Apply sociological theories and methods to better understand social issues affecting communities and organizations.
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Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
I have no college credits
First Time Freshman
- 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
- LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission. Click here to learn more!
I have some college credits
Transfer Student General Admission Requirements
- 30* or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credit hours from a regionally-accredited college or university
- 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
*Students who will not have 30 transferable credit hours by the time they plan to enroll at LSU can still be considered for admission if they meet all remaining transfer requirements.
To see about transfer credits please check out the TIGER TRANSFER TABLES.
Re-Entry Student Admission Requirements
- Students interested in applying for re-entry to LSU must have a 2.0 GPA on all LSU coursework and must meet the requirements for their prospective senior college.
- Students who have attempted 30 or more hours at another institution must also have a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted. For your senior college specific requirements please check out the Re-Entry Student Requirements per College.
If you feel like you do not meet any of the above qualifications please reach out to your Enrollment Coach team member as there are different evaluation pathways for non-traditional students to take.
Undergraduate students who are reviewed and admitted by meeting LSU A&M general admissions requirements but do not meet the admittance requirements to a senior college have two admissions options:
- Option 1
Students can start with The University College Center for Freshman Year (UCFY). This academic unit is designed for new freshmen and some transfer and re-entry students. Their mission is to prepare incoming students for success at LSU and to help define their academic and career goals. Students typically exit the UCFY at the conclusion of the freshman year and enter one of the degree-granting senior colleges at LSU. - Option 2
Students can start with The Center for Advising and Counseling (UCAC). This administrative unit serves as the academic home for students who have attempted 30-plus hours of college credit and who do not yet meet the admission requirements for one of the University’s degree-granting senior colleges.
For a list of specific senior college requirements please visit the LSU A&M Undergraduate Admission page.
Tuition
LSU's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $445
- Cost per credit hour
- $13,350
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $53,400
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BA in Sociology program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSU degree.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
The online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change.
What Will I Learn?
Students who graduate with an online sociology degree will gain the skills to analyze and evaluate complex information, especially as it relates to human relationships and institutions.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Major subject areas and principles of sociology
- Descriptive statistics; inferential statistical methods including confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing for one and two population means and proportions
- Scientific methods and their application in sociological research, including problem selection, research design, measurement, data sources and evaluation of data
- Fundamentals of the causes, correlates, consequences, and controls of crime in society, including definitional and methodological issues
- Dominant theorists and schools of thought in sociology
- The criminal justice system and its organizational components
Courses
| Program Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL1001: English Composition |
3 |
MUS1751: Music Appreciation |
3 |
MATH1100: Nature of Mathematics |
3 |
ENVS1126: Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
3 |
BIOL1001: General Biology |
3 |
CMST1061: Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
PSYC2000: Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
MATH1021: College Algebra |
3 |
SOCL2001: Introductory Sociology |
3 |
ENGL2029: Drama |
3 |
SOCL2201: Introduction to Statistical Analysis |
4 |
SPAN1101: Elementary Spanish |
4 |
SOCL2501: Current Social Problems |
3 |
ENGL2000: English Composition |
3 |
SOCL2211: Methods of Sociological Research |
3 |
GEOG2050: Physical Geography: The Atmosphere |
3 |
WGS2500: Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies |
3 |
ART1001: Introduction to Fine Arts |
3 |
SPAN1102: Elementary Spanish |
4 |
ENVS2126: Environmental and Anthropogenic Impacts of Microbes |
3 |
SOCL3101: Sociological Theory |
3 |
SPAN2101: Intermediate Spanish |
3 |
SOCL3371: Sociology of the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
CMST3188: Intercultural Communication |
3 |
SPAN2102: Intermediate Spanish |
3 |
SOCL3501: Sociology of Deviance |
3 |
MC2025: The Business of Entertainment Media |
3 |
CMST3113: Conversation |
3 |
SOCL3510: Criminal Violence |
3 |
ECON2030: Economic Principles |
3 |
SOCL3601: Social Interaction |
3 |
CMST4100: Political Communication |
3 |
POLI4020: American Constitutional Law |
3 |
SOCL4461: Criminology |
3 |
MKT3401: Principles of Marketing |
3 |
SOCL4471: Sociology of Law |
3 |
Approved Electives |
6 |
Approved SOCL Electives |
6 |
Careers
Career Opportunities
Sociology majors are well-positioned to work with people from different backgrounds and with different needs, as well as inform, implement, and analyze social policies.
- Human Resources Manager
- Market Analyst
- Human Rights Officer
- Legislative Aide
- Corrections Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Juvenile Court Specialist
- Police Officer
- Public Health Educator
- Child Development Specialist
- Environmental Organizer
- Family Planning Worker
