Social Science (Independent Study)

Description

You can earn your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Science by taking correspondence by mail and/or online independent study courses. This means that you can work toward your degree from anywhere at your own pace.

Depending on your goals, you can complete one course every 9 months, or you can earn your degree faster by taking more than one course at a time…it’s up to you!

The BA in Social Sciences focuses on your intellectual growth through study in the social sciences:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

The program lets you achieve moderate concentration in one field and complementary work in all others.

By earning your bachelor’s degree in Social Science, you will:

• experience a broad, multi-disciplinary education with a concentration in the social sciences.
• demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills.
• learn to communicate more effectively, both orally and in writing.
• make more well-informed choices.

Bachelor of Social Science – Semester-Based Option

You also may work toward your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science through Online, Semester-Based Courses by completing online college courses that follow the semester schedule from the University of North Dakota.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline Anytime Tuition fee

• EUR 4812 Year (EEA)
• EUR 4812 Year (National)

$256.62/Credit

Start date Any time 2015 Credits 125 Credits
Duration full-time 9 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible Structure Fully structured Student interaction Online group works/assignments Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

With a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science you will experience a broad, multi-disciplinary education with a concentration in the social sciences. The program lets you achieve moderate concentration in one field and complementary work in all others.

• Complete a total of 125 semester credits (36 of which must be of a 300 level or above) through a regionally acreddited institution
• Minimum of 30 semester credits completed through the University of North Dakota
• 60 semester credits completed through a 4-year college or university
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Complete 39 semester credits of Essential Studies Requirements
• Follow curriculum approved by the UND College of Arts & Sciences with 60 semester credits in select courses from:
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

The BA in Social Science advisor, Tom Rand, Associate Dean, will help you select a course of study that is approved by the UND College of Arts & Sciences.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 76

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Independent study courses give you the opportunity to earn your bachelor's degree by taking self-paced college courses when, where, and how you want! You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete each course.

Adult Learners

If you are an adult learner juggling the responsibilities of family or work, independent study courses give you the flexibility you need to pursue your educational and career goals.

You choose the pace. You choose the space. You don’t need to worry about missing your child’s soccer game because you need to be at a 2-hour class every Thursday night. If you’re going out of town on business, you can take your exam next week...or even next month.

Keep in mind that independent study courses have similar course content and rigor as traditional on-campus classes. Depending on your other commitments and responsibilities, we recommend that you only take one or two courses at the same time.

Employer-Provided Tuition Assistance

UND accepts company payments for employer-provided tuition assistance programs. Contact your human resource department to find out how you can qualify for tuition assistance.

Military Personnel

If you are active in the military, you can take your college courses with you…no matter where you go!

The University of North Dakota was ranked in the Top 3 of Military-Friendly Online Schools among a review of more than 200 accredited online military-friendly schoolsby Guide to Online Schools, a leading education portal.

UND also is approved to offer college credit courses through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program.

UND accepts military and veterans tuition assistance. Contact your military education or veterans’ administration office to find out how you can qualify for tuition assistance.

NOTE: Service members and veterans taking 100% of their courses online and who are enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill may also be eligible for a monthly housing allowance. Refer to the US Department of Veterans Affairs for details.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Technological Requirements

Although specific technical requirements may vary by online course or program, the following general technical requirements are required for all online courses. Active E-mail Account Current Operating System: Windows or Macintosh Internet Connection: DSL/Cable (recommended) Note: A wireless or satellite connection should not be used for taking exams/quizzes and is not recommended for "Live" Web classes. Current Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word (recommended) Additional Free Software Downloads (as necessary)

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Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of North Dakota.

Accreditation

The University of North Dakota as a whole is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND has been accredited since 1913, when the Association was first organized.

For information on special accreditations the University has at the college, department, or program level, please see UND Accreditation.

A degree from the University of North Dakota is accredited, regardless of the delivery format of the program. UND’s independent study courses have similar course content and rigor as traditional courses. They are written and taught by UND faculty members.

Your transcript and diploma will look no different than a student who graduated from UND with the same degree by taking traditional, on-campus courses.

Why is accreditation important?

Accreditation assures the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-review process that determines if established quality standards are being met.

• Accreditation is a major way for students, families, employers, government officials, and the media to know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
• Accreditation helps students choose quality college programs that qualify for federal financial aid.
• Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared. Many employers will only provide tuition assistance to employees for accredited programs.
• Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
• Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of their programs.