Degree Requirements | Sociology & Anthropology Department

Requirements for the Major in Sociology (B.A.)

(Updated 2/28/08)

Check list for Major in Sociology
Core courses required of ALL majors (8 units)
SO 101- Principles of Sociology OR SO 103 - American Society and Its Social Problems

SO 233 - Research Methods I

SO 234 - Research Methods II (Prerequisite: SO 233)

SO 343 - Sociological Theory

Senior Learning Community (Prerequisites: SO 233, SO 234, SO 343) consisting of:

SO 491 - Senior Seminar

SO 400 - Senior RFT (Was 492)

Concentration requirements (6 units)

(Note: "Elective" is any Sociology, Anthropology, or Social Work Class)

Academic Sociology

SO 213 - Sexualities and The Social (D) OR SO 301 - The Family (D)

SO 305 - Criminology

4 electives

Criminal Justice

SO 207 - The Criminal Justice System

SO 305 - Criminology

4 electives

Family Studies/Social Work

SO 213 - Sexualities and The Social (D)

SO 301 - The Family (D)

SW 105 - Introduction to Social Welfare Practice

AN 201 - Comparative Cultures (I)

2 electives

It is strongly recommended but not required that Family Studies/Social Work students select their electives from the following:

SP 107 - Accelerated Elementary Spanish (I)

PS 240 - Psychology of Prejudice

PS 315 - Principles of Counseling Psychology

EC 414 - Economics of Discrimination

Requirements for a Minor in Sociology

Any 6 units in Sociology and/or Social Work