Sociology, B.A.

Sociology (B.A.) 180 units

Program Description

Cal State East Bay offers a major in Sociology that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Sociology major is designed for students with career interests in the public sector or business or entry into law school, public administration, or graduate work in a number of fields.

The core requirements for majors include courses in social theory and research methods. The research methods sequence includes training in applied social research and computer applications for the social sciences. Sociology majors must also take three of six courses in the area of social diversity and seven electives. Electives can be selected from any of the upper division courses offered by the department.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.A. in Sociology from Cal State East Bay will:

read and analyze sociological data and, thus, be able to critically examine “knowledge” veracity by mastering appropriate research methods, including: 1) data collection, 2) sampling, and 3) data analysis.
engage (orally and in writing) in educated, open-minded discussions of diverse sociocultural beliefs, perspectives, and norms.
possess knowledge of cultural differences and understand how power and privilege produce institutional inequalities and cultural constructions of socio-cultural differences.
work collaboratively in diverse groups, and when appropriate to their educational path, successfully complete service in community social service practicum.
demonstrate knowledge of policies and practices that contribute to local, national and global forms of poverty, violence, exploitation, and environmental degradation and be able to generate sustainable alternatives.
critically read, interpret, integrate and synthesize abstract sociological arguments and theories.

Career Opportunities

Correctional Officer
Criminologist
Employee Relations Representative
Employment Counselor
Human Resource Representative
Industrial Sociologist
Market Research Analyst
Migration Specialist
Occupational Analyst
Parole Officer
Public Health Statistician
Public Relations Representative
Research Assistant
Social Service Employee
Teacher
Urban Planner
Urban Sociologist
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Features

The department faculty includes both sociologists and social workers who have expertise in the areas of family and interpersonal relationships, social theory, drug and alcohol abuse, applied social research, demography, aging, urban sociology, sports and leisure, sexuality, social conflict and violence, police and society, crime, international development, culture, social psychology, emotions, medical sociology, race and ethnic relations, immigration, and gender.

Major Requirements (B.A.) 61 units

The B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.

The core major consists of 61 units;
GE/USHG/UWS consists of 84 units (some courses may double-count units - see your advisor).
Free Electives (if any) will make up the remainder units to reach 180 minimum total units (see your advisor).

Note: Please consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements.

Lower Division Core (4 units)

Select one course for 4 units:

SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology Units: 4
or
SOC 1002 - Introduction to Sociology of Individual and Society Units: 4

Upper Division Core (52 units)

Three courses (12 units) in Research and Theory required:

SOC 3310 - Sociological Theory Units: 4
SOC 4111 - Methods of Sociological Research I Units: 4
SOC 4112 - Methods of Sociological Research II Units: 4
Diversity Courses

An additional three courses (12 units) required:
SOC 3200 - Social Demography Units: 4
SOC 3411 - Sociology of Gender Units: 4
SOC 3420 - Social Inequality Units: 4
SOC 3424 - Sociology of Sport Units: 4
SOC 3425 - Prejudice and Discrimination Units: 4
SOC 3431 - Global Society Units: 4
SOC 3520 - Sociology of Race and Ethnic Relations Units: 4
SOC 3550 - Filipino Labor/Immigration Units: 4
SOC 3620 - Sociology of Education Units: 4
SOC 3710 - Social Policy Units: 4
SOC 3712 - Sociology of Travel and Tourism Units: 4
SOC 4200 - Sociology of Sexualities Units: 4
SOC 4450 - Urban Sociology Units: 4
SOC 4790 - Social Control and Society Units: 4
Electives Courses

Select 28 units from upper division Sociology courses. However, up to 12 units of upper division Statistics may be counted as Sociology electives, selected under advisement.

Courses in Supporting Fields (5 units)

At least 5 units in Statistics is required:

STAT 1000 - Elements of Probability and Statistics Units: 5

Course Descriptions

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Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described throughout this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.