{"id":7738,"date":"2024-10-31T13:54:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/?post_type=program&#038;p=7738"},"modified":"2025-04-18T09:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:28:29","slug":"online-sociology-ba","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/academics\/online-sociology-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"Sociology, BA, Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Sociology, BA, Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BA<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Whether you&#8217;re seeking to understand social problems, drive policy changes or simply gain a deeper insight into human behavior, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee&#8217;s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology prepares you to make a difference. You can balance your studies and craft a convenient educational experience through online coursework.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the&nbsp;online <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/\">sociology<\/a> program, you&#8217;ll develop critical thinking skills to analyze everything from government structures to how families are organized. You&#8217;ll learn how to use data to propose innovative solutions to real-world problems, like social inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in a student perspective? <a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/s\/Sociology\/ETiQojD2X1lGm0Nz2JmYTt8BMGLr4QGYHa1mfW0xt9Z3FQ?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&amp;e=FFRNYK\">Check out this video<\/a> made by 51ÁÔÆæ sociology students about why they chose to study sociology. (Note: 51ÁÔÆæ credentials are needed to view the video.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/undergraduate-online-education\/\">Learn more about undergraduate online education<\/a>, including important pricing information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost per Credit:<\/strong> $395 (Total Cost: $47,400*)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Credit Hours: <\/strong>120 (30 Credits in Major)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/cost\/\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-why-study-sociology-at-uwm\"><strong>Why Study Sociology at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn from expert faculty who teach both online and on-campus courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop essential career skills through Sociology 302: Professional Development for Social Science.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a nationally recognized program \u2014 51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s online bachelor\u2019s degrees rank as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-3896\/bachelors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#20 best online bachelor&#8217;s by U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in independent study or research projects with a faculty mentor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your degree with a wide range of elective courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply sociological concepts and data analysis skills to local issues as you practice sociological research methods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-6273\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major.jpg\" \n                alt=\"person on couch looking at laptop\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/151\/2022\/08\/sociology-online-major-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-70zt-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-70zt-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-70zt-curriculum-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum &amp; Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-70zt-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-70zt-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-aid\">Financial Aid<\/h2>\r\n<p>Various financial aid options are available to support your educational journey. 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Student Financial Services team will guide you through the \r\nfinancial aid process, helping you identify and apply for the best options to fund your bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left \"><a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">\r\n    Student Financial Services<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h2>\r\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s scholarships encompass a wide variety of awards, including academic excellence and need-based opportunities. Scholarship opportunities may \r\nincrease with academic standing. <a class=\"uwm-c-link--external\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>\u00a0regularly as you make progress on your degree.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">51ÁÔÆæ Scholarships<\/a>\r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/students\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">Letters & Science Undergraduate Scholarships<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-70zt-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admissions\">Admissions<\/h2>\r\n<p >Applicants must meet \r\n<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/\">\r\n    51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s general admission requirements<\/a> to be considered for admission.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\r\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20 \" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirements<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-70zt-curriculum-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ&#8217;s online sociology program balances core sociological ideas with focused electives, allowing you to shape your degree to your career goals. Throughout the program, you&#8217;ll study human societies, learn to analyze social data and gain insights into pressing issues. We ensure your education remains relevant by regularly updating our curriculum to reflect current trends and new areas in sociology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our courses are designed to challenge and prepare you for success. Taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields, each class blends theory and real-world experiences. The coursework builds your knowledge progressively, starting with foundational concepts and advancing to complex theories and research practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2><a name=\"major\"><\/a>Sociology\u00a0Major Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Students must complete at least 15 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the major in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at 51ÁÔÆæ. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work.<\/p>\n<p>The major in sociology requires a minimum of 30 credits including the following:<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Required<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Statistical Thinking in Sociology <sup>1,2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 361\">SOCIOL\u00a0361<\/a><\/td><td>Research Methods in Sociology (satisfies L&amp;S research requirement)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 375\">SOCIOL\u00a0375<\/a><\/td><td>Social Theory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Additional Requirements<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select 21 additional credits<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">21<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PSYCH 210\">PSYCH\u00a0210<\/a><\/span> shall be accepted as a substitute for\u00a0<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to fulfill the statistics requirement for students majoring in Sociology. With the approval of the undergraduate advisor, majors may substitute a different elementary statistics course from another discipline for the <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span> requirement.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=SOCIOL 261\">SOCIOL\u00a0261<\/a><\/span> fulfills the College of Letters &amp; Science &quot;Mathematics and Formal Reasoning&quot; requirement <strong>AND<\/strong> the 51ÁÔÆæ Quantitative Literacy - B (QL-B) requirement.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n<p>At least 15 credits must be in upper-division (300 level and above) sociology courses taken in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n<p>Students in the Schools of Education and Social Welfare should consult their programs regarding social science requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Sociology courses often are cross-listed with several certificate programs and interdepartmental majors.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20 uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/students\/current-undergraduate-students\/degree-requirements\/\" rel=\"\">College of Letters &amp; Science Degree Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<advisingtext name=\"Advising\">\n\n<h2>Declare Your Sociology Major<\/h2>\n<p>Advising for the major takes place within the department by a faculty member. Click on &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sociology\/students\/undergraduates\/declare-your-major\/\">Declare Your Major<\/a>&quot; to fill out the online request to join the program. Once you complete a request, it will be assigned to a Letters &amp; Science academic advisor. They will follow up with you about your declaration request.\u00a0After your request to declare sociology as a major is approved (unless otherwise stated) it will be filed as part of your student record. Within approximately 5-7 days, a sociology faculty advisor will review your unofficial transcript and you will receive a detailed email with your assessment to let you know exactly where you are in your progress toward the degree. If you are unable to complete the online request form or for any other questions, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sociology@uwm.edu\">sociology@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All students are cautioned to consult their Letters &amp; Science academic advisor AND their major advisor prior to each registration period to ensure they understand all requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who have not started classes at 51ÁÔÆæ yet who wish to change their major should contact our admissions counselor at <a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n <h2>Letters &amp; Science Advising<\/h2> <p>During your time at 51ÁÔÆæ, you may have multiple members of your success team, including advisors, peer mentors and success coaches. Letters &amp; Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&amp;S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.<\/p> <p>College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.<\/li> \t<li>Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.<\/li> \t<li>Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.<\/li> \t<li>Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.<\/li> \t<li>Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Help you\u00a0understand major requirements and course offerings in the department.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.<\/li> \t<li>Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or by video.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Currently enrolled students should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.navigate.eab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navigate360 website<\/a>\u00a0to make an appointment with your assigned advisor or call (414) 229-4654 if you do not currently have an assigned Letters &amp; Science advisor.\u00a0Prospective students who haven't enrolled in classes yet should call (414) 229-7711 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/advisingtext>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-70zt-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-careers\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re interested in research, social justice, policymaking, data analysis or community development, a sociology bachelor\u2019s degree from 51ÁÔÆæ can help you achieve your professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous sociology majors have gone on to make an impact in the field by using their knowledge to create positive change. 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