716 Sociology, Social Work and Criminology BA Degree Programs

Become an agent of positive change with Benedictine University's online B.A. in Criminology. Explore the social and psychological factors behind crime so you can pursue careers in social work, law enforcement, public policy and more. Earn your bachelor's degree in 18 months by transferring credits and receiving credit for prior experience. Request more information today.

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is for transfer students and working professionals who want to finish their degree and advance into professional social work roles. This provides the credentials needed for licensure and graduate study, opening doors to careers that make a lasting impact.

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership offers a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanitarian issues and how they interact with societies and cultures. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

Train to become a social worker with this degree, accredited by Social Work England. This course offers hands-on experience in social work and a foundation in ethics, diversity, psychology, sociology, social policy and law. You'll study mental health, disability, adoption, fostering, substance misuse, youth justice, and domestic violence.

BA in Social Policy and Sociology Social Policy students learn how to tackle major policy problems. They do this by applying core concepts from social science to intractable social problems such as gender inequality, eldercare, children's rights, and climate change. As an applied and critical social science, you will gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary government policies and consider how we can achieve improvements.

This BA (Honours) in Social Sciences (Criminology) is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Half of your studies will be in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in the knowledge and ideas that are central to the social sciences. For the other half, you’ll learn how criminology helps us make sense of a range of issues related to crime, social conflict, criminal justice and criminalisation

The Department of Sociology, founded in 2011, offers a unique program in the United Arab Emirates, combining sociology and social work. The program is aligned with the needs of society, as sociology and social service represent a vital sector that provides many job opportunities for students.

Building on the OU’s reputation for cutting-edge criminological and sociological teaching and research, this joint BA (Honours) in Criminology and Sociology degree offers you the chance to study lively, topical and sometimes controversial subject matter. You’ll investigate questions of crime, criminalisation and social harm to determine whether society’s responses to these questions are adequate and appropriate.

BA in Social Work graduates is aware of the complexity and dynamics of social systems and human behavior. They are committed to the values and ethics of Social Work and act according to the principles of social justice. Social workers promote the development of democratic social relations and social integration.

Why do people commit crimes? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform? Our joint honours programme in BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology provides a comprehensive and academically informed approach to these pressing questions.

Social work promotes social change and social cohesion based on principles such as social justice and human rights. The Bachelor's degree program in Social Work trains experts who enable people to overcome challenges and improve their well-being by advising, accompanying and planning and organizing assistance processes.

A great social worker can give a vulnerable person a better chance in life. Our BA in Social Work is designed and taught by passionate social workers - giving you the insight and ability you need to be that difference. We’re one of the UK’s highest-ranked social work courses, with graduates who are known for being resilient, compassionate, and well-prepared.

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology explores critical and systematic approaches to analysing and evaluating evidence, while considering the sociological and criminological factors that underpin current social challenges.

Do you want to support people in various challenging life situations on a professional level? With the distance learning course in Social Work, you will develop precisely these social skills and obtain two professional qualifications at the same time: "State-certified social worker" and "State-certified social pedagogue".

Sociologists study social structures, social patterns, social inequalities and social beliefs. The Sociology, Social Problems and Policy Concentration B.A. is attractive to students seeking a human-focused education and immediate employment, as well as to those preparing for further study and professional careers. As a holistic program, it enables students to understand the social contexts in which they find themselves and the social forces that shape personality, actions, and interactions with others. As a pre-professional program it provides an excellent background for people entering the medical field for social work, law, teaching, the ministry, journalism, planning, public relations and personnel services. It also provides analytical skills related to market research and program evaluation in human services, sales, management, and other business activities.

Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This BA (Honours) in Criminology and Law degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, and harm criminal justice. You'll learn to apply research tools and access and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data on crime, victimisation and the societal responses to them.

The Bachelor’s in Social Work (B.A.) program offers students a comprehensive foundation in social work principles, ethics, and practices. The curriculum emphasizes developing skills in individual and ...