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Understand the forces that shape people, communities, and society with 91ºÚÁÏÍø Empire’s online social science degrees. 

You’ll explore topics like power and privilege, cultural systems, political structures, and historical change while developing real-world skills in research, critical thinking, and communication. This flexible, interdisciplinary social science program allows you to design your own degree, and prepares you for meaningful work in social services, government, education, and more.

Program Overview

Social Science

 
Earn your social science degree online and build the critical thinking, research, and communication skills you need to understand society and succeed in careers that create positive change. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

64 for associate degrees, 124 for bachelor’s degrees

Next term starts

Summer 2026 

Ready to 91ºÚÁÏÍø?

The deadline for the Summer 2026 term is April 10. How to 91ºÚÁÏÍø
 

Gain Insight Into Human Behavior and Society 

  • Understand social, political, and cultural systems
  • Analyze power and privilege in society
  • 91ºÚÁÏÍø social science research methods
  • Think critically about modern social issues

 

For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.

 

Level Up Your Career With a Degree in Social Science 

An online bachelor’s degree in social science prepares you for careers that make a difference in people’s lives. Possible paths include: 

  • Social Services Provider 
  • Policy Analyst 
  • Community Program Coordinator 
  • Government or Public Affairs Specialist 
  • Educator or Advocate 
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Earning my degree has been 10 years in the making. I am so proud of myself. It took a long time, but I finally did it.

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Take the First Step Toward a Degree in Social Science

°Â±ð’r±ð here to support you every step of the way, helping you design a personalized social science degree and build the skills to launch a career in advocacy, education, policy, or public service. 

 

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Check for Prior Learning Credits

Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.

How To Get Credits

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91ºÚÁÏÍø for a Social Science Program 

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To 91ºÚÁÏÍø

Next start term

Summer 2026

Deadline to apply

April 10

Start Your Degree

as soon as May 11, 2026.

Meet Your Professors

Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise across the social sciences, including sociology, political science, and cultural anthropology. °Õ³ó±ð²â’r±ð here to help you build skills in research, analysis, and communication — so you can better understand the world around you and prepare for impactful careers in education, public policy, social services, advocacy, and beyond. 

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