Maryville University Social Science Degrees | Online
We are a tech-forward and future-focused university that has been disrupting higher education for over 150 years. Earning your degree online from Maryville University means benefiting from the knowledge of brave leaders and fearless learners. Join the 10,000 students and counting who have achieved their goals with Maryville. Your next big move is closer than you think.
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When you’re brave, you can make a difference. We can help. Whether you want to work with individuals or effect institutional change, Maryville Online offers 100% online social science degree programs to help you build the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a therapist, psychotherapist, counselor, human services or human sciences professional, or behavioral scientist — just to name a few.
Bachelor’s in Social Work
Pursuing a bachelor’s in social work can help you treat, serve, and advocate for those most in need. At Maryville, our online BSW focuses on social justice, self-care, and diversity, and we’re committed to giving you the experiential training and theoretical knowledge to pursue graduate education — or begin your generalist career.*
Bachelor’s in Psychology
A bachelor’s in psychology from Maryville can help you build a foundation in contemporary psychology and earn real-world experience that can help you throughout your career. Prepare for graduate education or pursue work in the private sector as an analyst, researcher, human services expert, or human relations specialist.
Bachelor’s in Sociology
Pursue your passion to make a positive impact on your community. Tailor your education to your interests with a robust list of courses focusing on topics like race and ethnicity, mental illness, community responsibility, and human sexuality. Choose from concentrations in social work, social justice, and criminology, and learn to build a better community for everyone.
Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies
In this program, study some of the most fundamental relationships among individuals, families, and social establishments and institutions. Build your educational experience around your career goals by choosing the Child Life Specialist concentration, or select one of four tracks:
- Early Childhood Development
- Youth Development
- Family Life Education
- Adult Development and Aging
Bachelor’s in General Studies, Healthcare
Prepare to become a versatile leader in non-clinical healthcare with courses in vital areas like anatomy and physiology, ethics, public health, human development, and informatics. Our online degree program offers you the opportunity to tailor your education to your goals with a concentration in Mental Health or Gerontology, so you can pursue a career in growing fields like healthcare education, community healthcare, and medical services management.
You may also be interested in these online social science degrees:
- Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology
- Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership
Maryville University partners with 2U to support the delivery of these online programs. Maryville University has full control over the programs, including all core academic functions. Click here to learn more about 2U’s roles and responsibilities.
*While a master’s degree may be required for advanced clinical practice, your bachelor’s degree can help you pursue licensure in your state or start your generalist social work practice. Licensure may not be required in all states to practice at the BSW level, as licensure requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Please check with your local licensing/certification board for details.