The Department of Sociology and Social Work offers a B.A. in Sociology (on campus and online), a Bachelor of Social Work and a variety of certificate programs to prepare you to make a difference in the world. With innovative and in-depth courses, strong faculty mentoring and ample opportunities for hands-on learning, you’re sure to discover a program that meets your personal and professional goals.
B.A. in Sociology The field of sociology is broad, encompassing the systematic study of social life as well as the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Accordingly, the B.A. in Sociology offers you a broad academic program that can lead you to a variety of careers in sociology. Additionally, you may further focus you studies by completing any number of certificate programs. Learn more about the B.A. in Sociology, including the program of study.
The B.A. in Sociology is available completely online - same classes, same faculty, but accessible to you wherever you are in the world. If you are interested in pursuing the online BA in Sociology, learn what it takes to be an online sociology major at Fort Hays State University. Be sure to visit the FHSU Virtual College Web site for admissions and tuition information.
Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work program prepares you to start your career as a generalist in social work practice. You will graduate with the professional knowledge, values and skills you need to practice with individuals, families, groups organizations and communities. You will enter this program as a “pre-social work” major, as you will apply to the program once you meet certain minimum requirements. Learn more about:
Bachelor of Social Work with Addictions Counseling Certificate Many BSW students add the 30-credit hour Certificate in Addictions Counseling to their degree program, providing them with additional knowledge and skills to take into the workforce. Consider taking advantage of the opportunity to attain both the Bachelor of Social Work and the addictions counseling certificate by using the equivalency course content of the BSW coursework along with additional courses, labs and internship hours.
Certificate Programs
Add value to your degree in sociology or social work by focusing your studies in an area of study that intrigues you or aligns with your career goals. For example, if you plan to work for a non-profit someday, the grant writing certificate provides you with skills you typically gain on the job, making your more marketable as a new graduate.
Or, if sociology or social work intrigues you, but you are limited by the requirements of another primary degree program, these certificates allows you to deepen your knowledge without greatly impacting your graduation timeline. All certificates are available on campus as well as online through the FHSU Virtual College. One or more of the courses in this certificate area may earn continuing education credit from professional accrediting organizations. If continuing education credit would be useful to you, check with your accrediting body about its acceptance of one or more of these courses.
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Social Entrepreneurship. The Social Entrepreneurship emphasis in the Masters of Liberal Studies (MLS) degree was created to train people to enter the professional field of nonprofit work. Many agencies and organizations have been created mainly to assist people, not for the purpose of profit.
Please contact the sociology and social work department if you have any questions or would like additional information.