The sociology major offers students a rigorous program of study to examine social phenomena, develop theoretical and methodological proficiencies, and apply a critical understanding of complex social issues and processes. 

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid sociological foundation in understanding social institutions, social inequality and diversity, and social processes and change as well as opportunities to practice sociology through community engagement and internships.  

The requirements for the bachelor’s degree in Sociology prepare students to pursue graduate studies in sociology, social work, counseling, and other professional programs in addition to careers in social services, education, criminal justice, law, health care, and non-profit organizations.

Requirements (37 units)

Total units required for graduation: 120 units

Requirements for the B.A. in Sociology

(Program Code: SOC)

Foundation (13)
SOC 1000	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 3010	Qualitative Analysis & Field Research	3
SOC 3110	Sociological Theory	3
SOC 3070	Quantitative Analysis & Survey Research	4
Core Electives (12)
Complete 3 units from each of the four core areas:
Core A: Social Institutions		3
SOC 3400	Sociology of Families
SOC 3410	The African American Family
SOC 3420	The Latino Family
SOC 3550	Medical Sociology
SOC 3800	Sociology of Religion
SOC 4220	Sociology of Work
SOC 4320	Political Sociology
Core B: Social Inequality and Diversity		3
SOC 3360	Black Women and Feminism
SOC 3430	Sociology of Violence
SOC 4100	Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOC 4400	Social Inequality
SOC 4410	Black Americans in Contemporary Society
SOC 4420	The Latino Experience in the U.S.
SOC 4440	Sociology of Sex and Gender
SOC 4530	Citizenship, Status, and Inequality
Core C: Social Processes and Change		3
SOC 3300	Aging and The Lifecourse
SOC 3350	Population and Society
SOC 3390	Socialization
SOC 3500	Criminology
SOC 3700	Sociology of Globalization
SOC 3540	Deviant Behavior
SOC 3560	Sociology of Mental Health
SOC 3600	Social Psychology
SOC 4200	Social Movements
SOC 4240	Social Networks
SOC 4300	Urban Sociology
SOC 4360	Group Dynamics
SOC 4510	Sociology of Migration
SOC 4520	Social Change and Innovation
Core D: Community Engagement and Applied Sociology		3
SOC 3020	Introduction to Community-Based Research
SOC 4180	Social Welfare in the U.S.
SOC 4340	Community Organization
SOC 4840	Social Casework
SOC 5500	Applied Sociological Research
SOC 5753	Internship and Practicum
Senior Capstone (3)		3
SOC 5250	Indian Nations and Native America
SOC 5300	Global Aging
SOC 5400	Sociology of Higher Education
SOC 5440	LGBTQ Families
SOC 5450	Indigenous Peoples
SOC 5490	Crime, Desistance, and Reentry
SOC 5510	Borders, Knowledges, and Identities
SOC 5600	Social Determinants of Health
SOC 5900	Seminar in Sociology
SOC 5971	Honors Seminar 1
SOC 5972	Honors Seminar 2
Upper-division Electives (9)
Complete additional 9 units of upper-division courses in Sociology		9
Total Units		37