Sociology, B.A. Program (120 units)
Program Description
This program seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning about the diverse social, cultural, political, and economic institutions that shape our lives and our futures. The program’s goal is for students to think deeply about the ways social structures and processes influence our interactions with each other and our communities. We prepare students to pursue further educational opportunities, contribute to a variety of for-profit and non-profit institutions, and help solve society’s problems. The program’s faculty are dedicated to providing students with tools that will empower them to consider issues, respond thoughtfully, and help create new ways forward for themselves and others.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1: Students will be able to evaluate the adequacy of sociological analyses by identifying and critically assessing their 1) analytical framework, 2) data collection techniques, 3) sampling techniques, and 4) data analyses used in articles, reports, books and online offerings.
2: Students will be able to effectively communicate, in open-minded dialogue–informed by social science–about diverse sociocultural beliefs, perspectives, and norms.
3: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of cultural differences and an understanding of how power, privilege, and culture produce social inequalities and stigmatization, and how existing structures can be challenged and changed to promote social justice and equity.
4: Students will be able to work collaboratively in diverse groups, understand the value of civic engagement, and, when appropriate, successfully engage in community service.
5. Students will be able to identify local, national, and global policies and practices that may contribute to environmental degradation and health inequalities, as well as identify strategies that develop sustainable and life-affirming alternatives that benefit all of society.
6: Students will be able to critically read, interpret, analyze, and synthesize abstract sociological arguments and theories, and use sociological theories and models to develop research questions.
Program Roadmaps
These program roadmaps represent recommended pathways through the program. Please see an advisor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.
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4-Year Freshmen Roadmap
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2-Year ADT Roadmap
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Career Opportunities
Social Worker, Human Resources Manager, Research Analyst, Teacher, Counselor, Urban Planner, Social Services Manager, Correctional Officer, Mediator, Non-Profit and Government staff member/manager, Librarian. Preparation for admission to programs in Law, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Teaching, Public Administration, Library Science and other disciplines.
Awards:
Each year, the department awards the Snejana Library Research Award for Sociology, 2 Scholarships endowed by William C. Lawton, and provides research opportunities for faculty working with students through the Will Johnson Endowment.
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Degree Requirements Unit-Outline
- A baccalaureate of arts degree requires a total of 120 units. At the lower division level, a
student should complete Sociology 100 (or an equivalent introduction to Sociology course) and
Stat 100 (or an equivalent Introduction to Statistics course) plus their GE requirements. At the
upper division level, a Sociology major should complete 3 core courses (Soc. 300, 301W, and
390), 4 Sociology electives, and 2 Sociology Diversity and Social Justice courses plus their GE
and graduation requirements.
Note: It may be possible to double-count units within the graduation requirements or that a course may satisfy both a graduation requirement and a major requirement. Students should contact their program advisors for information.
Sociology Major Requirements (42 units)
Core Courses
The following 18 units of core coursework are required:
Diversity and Social Justice Coursework
Take two (2) courses for 8 units from the following list:
Elective Courses
Students must complete a minimum of 16 units of upper division electives. After completing the Diversity and Social Justice coursework requirement, additional Diversity and Socal Justice courses count as electives.
