The Sociology Major

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirement. The sociology major requires the completion of 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division, including 220, 441 and 443. In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a supporting course.

Emphases within the Major

Social Work Emphasis

This is organized as a broad preparation for students who desire to enter the helping professions. Required for this major concentration is 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division and include: 220, 300, 367, 441, 443, and 15 units of electives, 12 of which must be upper division. In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a support course.

Criminal Justice Emphasis

This course concentration is designed as a broad preparation for students desiring a career in law, law enforcement, or the criminal justice system.  This major concentration requires 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division including, 220, 330, 333, 342, 346, 365, 441, 443, and the remaining six units may be chosen from any upper division sociology courses.  In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a support course, and Political Science 410 is a suggested support course.

The Sociology Minor

A Sociology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units of sociology, of which 15 must be upper division courses. A Social Work Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, of which 15 must be upper division: 300 and 367 required.