Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences

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Online Classes

Career Focused

Transfer Up to 90 Credit Hours

Complete in 18-24 Months

Programs Curriculum Careers

Explore the Social Sciences to Gain Career-Relevant Skills

Accelerate your career momentum and make a meaningful difference in your community with flexible, online bachelor’s degree programs designed for working adults. BenU offers 100% online social science degree programs that help you develop transferable skills that apply to careers in multiple industries. Prepare for new opportunities in high-demand fields or tailor your degree to your personal interests with a Bachelor of Arts in General Professional Studies.

Develop both hard skills and soft skills – competencies highly valued by employers – as you hone your abilities in critical thinking, data-based decision making, conflict resolution, change management, and emotional intelligence that supports productivity and collaboration. Maximize your prior experience by transferring up to 90 credit hours toward your online social science degree.

  • BenU Ranked Among the 2026 Best Regional Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.1
  • Benedictine University earned the 2025-2026 silver award for being Military Friendly.®2
  • Benedictine University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Preview the Undergraduate Social Sciences Programs at Benedictine University

Earn an online social science degree and prepare for new opportunities with strategies and skills you can use immediately. Designed for working adults, BenU’s online courses are accessible 24/7.

  • Online
  • 39 major credit hours (120 total)
  • 18 months

Prepare for careers in social work, law enforcement, public policy and more as you study crime and the factors affecting criminal behavior.

  • Online
  • 39 major credit hours (120 total)
  • 18 months

Gain competencies in critical thinking, problem solving and communication, and graduate with a professional portfolio.

  • Online
  • 41 major credit hours (120 total)
  • 24 months

Make a difference in others’ lives as you prepare for careers across diverse fields, including psychology, health care and public affairs.

This Flexible Path to Degree Completion Puts Your Goals Within Reach

Make the most of your previous college credits and work experience to complete your bachelor’s degree online at BenU. Continue working as you learn from supportive, experienced instructors committed to your success.

Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratio provide the opportunity to network with your professors and fellow students.

Open the Door to New Career Opportunities

BenU’s online social science degree programs enable you to interact with your instructors and learn from the experiences of fellow students around the world. Expand your knowledge of career-relevant strategies and skills to compete for desirable roles across multiple top-growth industries.

See Where Your Degree Can Take You

Corrections Case Manager $94,200 per year3

Project Management Specialist $100,750 per year4

Human Resource Specialist $72,910 per year5

Career Counselor $52,405 per year6

Engage with Your Education

With a focus on usability and design, our online learning framework–Engage Learning Management System (LMS)—is built according to industry best practices and is always improving. It’s easy to use, facilitates communication through live chat with faculty and classmates, and gives you an increased social presence.

Connect to Your Future

Learning online may not feel like a traditional college experience because it’s not. The curriculum mirrors that of an on-campus program and the professors are the same. But online learning gives you more say in how earning your degree fits into your already busy life. You determine how to balance your online program with work, family and other commitments. BenU gives you all the student support and career-related services you’d find on campus. Connecting to your future online may be the best choice for you.

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Sources

  1. “Best Regional Universities Midwest Rankings,” U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved on September 29, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. “Benedictine University,” Military Friendly®. Retrieved on September 29, 2025, from https://militaryfriendly.org.
  3. Salary.com. “Corrections Case Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved September 29, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Project Management Specialists.” Retrieved September 29, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Specialists.” Retrieved September 29, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. Salary.com. “Career Counselor Salary in the United States.” Retrieved September 29, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/.