Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Sociology, General Concentration


Sociology is the scientific study of human social interaction and institutions. From its origin in nineteenth-century industrializing Europe, sociology developed as a methodologically rigorous, empirically based analysis of social structure.

The study of Sociology provides students with a rewarding academic experience as well as a variety of career possibilities. Recent graduates of the department have applied their training to enter prestigious graduate schools or to obtain entry-level management and administrative positions with such varied organizations as large and small businesses; criminal justice agencies; child welfare organizations; local welfare and mental health departments, the criminal courts, and social service agencies.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
GE / Major Prerequisites / Electives 15
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units
GE / Major Prerequisites / Electives 15
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 30
  • Complete SOCL 1010 Intro to Sociology, prerequisite to the major                                                                                              

 

Second Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
GE / Major Prerequisites / Electives 15
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 45
Spring Semester
Course
Units
GE / Major Prerequisites / Electives 15
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 60

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
SOCL 3000 Classical Theory   4  
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 76
Spring Semester
Course
Units
SOCL 3400 Contemporary Theory   4 
SOCL 3310 Social Inequalities (WP)   4​ 
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 90

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation

Fall Semester
Course
Units
SOCL 3030 Research Methods   4 
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 106
Spring Semester
Course
Units
SOCL 4030 Research Analysis   4 
SOCL 4960 Senior Seminar   4 
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
UD SOCL Concentration Elective 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 120
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • In order to graduate with a degree major, students must complete at least 120 units. Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests.