Online Arts Social Sciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

Gain a broad perspective in the social sciences when you study areas of history, culture, psychology and sociology for your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree online from Ashford University.

Your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree examines the implications of cultural diversity, and helps you to acquire a foundation of research skills from the social sciences, including history, psychology, and sociology. You will develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives. Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, where the perspectives of different social sciences are combined and applied to real-world issues.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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The B.A. in Social Sciences provides students with a strong liberal arts education and the writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills for career advancement or further study at the graduate level. Students can choose from a wide range of concentrations listed to the right. Courses introduce the basic concepts, theories, and methods that are central to each field, of study. They explore topics that are debated by scholars and are driven by the historical forces, and the social and cultural movements that have shaped today's globalized world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school.

International Students
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International applicants greatly enrich our community and are encouraged to apply. Additional criteria for international students include:

Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials
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If requested by the Office of Admissions, each foreign transcript must also be evaluated for equivalency to the U.S. educational system for admission and transfer credit purposes. Evaluations are acceptable only from evaluation services recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please request a course-by-course evaluation.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores
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TOEFL scores are required for applicants who did not complete their education in the United States or in a country where the only primary language is English.

- Minimum scores are 100 on the Internet-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 600 on the paper-based test.

- Applicants who fall below these minimums may be selected to undergo additional review of their English language skills through the NYU School of Professional Studies American Language Institute (ALI).

- IELTS can be submitted in place of the TOEFL; the recommended minimum score is a 7.0.

Other Fees

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The campus-based B.A. in Social Science degree is designed to facilitate an understanding of the sociological perspectives of social groups and social interaction, qualitative and quantitative research methods, the foundations of ethical judgment and world economic issues. The degree program equips you to play a significant role in the strategic creation of management practices and social program development within nonprofit organizations, government agencies and businesses.

As a Social Science major, you'll find that the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science also lays the foundation for you to continue your education in our School of Management MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from the college for professional studies must possess:

A high school diploma or equivalent (from a regionally accredited high school) AND

Transferable credit from a regionally accredited college or university AND

Evidence of work experience

International applicants
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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Social Sciences prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program is designed for students who wish to combine coursework in three or more subjects within Social Sciences and develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines.

Learning Outcomes
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- Define the major concepts and theoretical perspectives of at least two social sciences disciplines

- Explain the interrelationships between the conceptual frameworks that distinguish social sciences disciplines

- Discuss the historical development of at least two social sciences disciplines

- Discuss how social systems influence the diversity of human beliefs, values, and behavior

Entry Requirements

You are eligible to become an undergraduate student at Thomas Edison State College if you are:

- An adult 21 years of age or older (unless you are participating in a special college program)

- A high school graduate or have successfully passed a General Educational Development (GED) test

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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The School of Education designs its graduate programs to prepare professional educators and educational leaders who have effective speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; knowledge of and appreciation for the humanities, the pure and social sciences and the arts; understanding of and appreciation for education and its role in developing intellectual and ethical values in a free and pluralistic society; the general and specialized professional knowledge base required of informed practitioners of the education profession; and the ability to apply knowledge and research effectively in the education profession.

The graduate education programs extend the baccalaureate foundation to address more advanced and specialized studies, expand certifications, and augment minor concentrations or new areas that increase the potential for professional contribution.

The School of Education has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of excellence in preparing education graduates. As such, graduate studies programs focus on providing mastery of professional knowledge, attitudes and skills in focused course credits beyond the baccalaureate.

Entry Requirements

Regular Degree Admission is granted to the student who wishes to pursue a master’s degree and who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 (A=4.0). For regular admission, a student must meet all of the admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Education, as well as any additional requirements for the program of their choice.

Conditional Admission may be authorized, based upon a recommendation from the department or by the Assistant Provost of Graduate Education and Research, for students who do not meet the requirements of regular admission. Conditional admission can be granted to students in their final semester or session of enrollment in an undergraduate program if the academic record is satisfactory, based on the final transcript sent by the student. The conditions for regular admission are recorded on the letter of admission that is sent to the applicant. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their admission by the completion of 12 semester hours of graduate credit are denied further registration. The determining factors for the conditions of admission are the responsibility of the assigned adviser with the endorsement of the appropriate department head and the Assistant Provost of Graduate Education and Research. Students will not be granted regular admission status until all the requirements and conditions for regular admission have been met.

International applicants
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1. Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission into an academic program. English language proficiency for admission can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

English proficiency tests:

TOEFL Score - minimum score of 79 iBT/213 CBT/550 PBT
IELTS - minimum overall band score of 6.5
MELAB - minimum score of 79

2. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher education

3. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 24 or more earned undergraduate level credit hours from a U.S. institution of higher education. Credits must include college level English composition and/or speech.

4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 12 or more earned graduate level credit hours from a U.S. institution of higher education.

5. Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School

6. Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

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