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Social Science Online Courses

StraighterLine’s self-paced online social science courses offer a deeper understanding of society and culture while helping you earn transferable college credits.

Finish a course in 28 days or less
Accepted by 3,000+ schools
$99/month + cost of course
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Key Outcomes

Gain a deeper understanding of human behavior, society, and culture to support careers in psychology, sociology, and public policy.

Ideal For

Students aiming to develop a deep understanding of societal issues and human behavior, preparing for careers in public administration, social research, or counseling.

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Social Science Courses

American Government

98% pass rate

25 days to complete

3 credits

Cultural Anthropology

99% pass rate

24 days to complete

 

3 credits

Introduction to Communication

96% pass rate

29 days to complete

3 credits

Introduction to Criminal Justice

98% pass rate

24 days to complete

3 credits

Introduction to Psychology

97% pass rate

30 days to complete

3 credits

Introduction to Religion

99% pass rate

24 days to complete

3 credits

Introduction to Sociology

99% pass rate

28 days to complete

3 credits

Life-Span Development

98% pass rate

26 days to complete

3 credits

United States History I

97% pass rate

28 days to complete

3 credits

United States History II

98% pass rate

24 days to complete

3 credits

Western Civilization I

99% pass rate

23 days to complete

3 credits

Western Civilization II

99% pass rate

21 days to complete

3 credits

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Membership Made for Your Goals

When you sign up, your membership (just $99/month) unlocks access to online courses at their most affordable price, as well as tons of features and resources to help you crush it on the path to success.

Your membership renews automatically, and you can cancel at any time.

Your Credits will Count

StraighterLine courses are reviewed and approved by the American Council on Education (ACE), and transfer credits have been accepted by more than 3,000 schools. Colleges and universities look for ACE’s seal of approval when accepting transfer credits from online platforms — making StraighterLine the guaranteed choice for ensuring your credits count.

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StraighterLine has helped 350,000+ students

StraighterLine has helped me shorten the time necessary for my degree. I started school layered in life and I am moving along just fine.

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The exams assessed my knowledge without trying to fool me. I just wish I had known about StraighterLine sooner.

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The exams assessed my knowledge without trying to fool me. I just wish I had known about StraighterLine sooner.

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Social Science Resources

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What Are General Education Courses? Your College Curriculum Explained

What are General Education Courses? Read on to explore their role in shaping a comprehensive and versatile college education experience.

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Mastering Prerequisite Courses: Strategic Planning for Your College Journey

Unlock the secrets to college success: Discover how strategic planning of prerequisite courses can pave your path to academic excellence.

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Completing College Prerequisites Online: A StraighterLine Success Story

Learn how this full-time working student used online courses to conveniently complete prerequisites online at StraighterLine for her MBA degree program.

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180+ Accredited Colleges and Universities Partner with StraighterLine

Working towards your degree with one of our partner schools? They’re guaranteed to accept your StraighterLine credits — no questions asked.

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Self-Paced, Affordable Social Science Courses

From American Government to Psychology and Sociology, our courses are designed to meet general education requirements or personal interests.

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