Sociology, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 22081) (SIMS Code: 116901) (SIMS Code: 116902 - SDSU Global Campus)

All candidates for a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in Sociology courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with this major.

Impacted Program

The Sociology major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the Sociology major, students must meet the following criteria:

Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , and SOC 201 . (9 units) NOTE: STAT 119 or STAT 250 , or BIOL 215 , will be accepted in lieu of SOC 201 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

Preparation for the Major

(9 units)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC. The minimum grade in each class is C (2.0) or better.

SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3
SOC 102 - Introduction to Social Problems Units: 3
SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3

Note

STAT 119 or STAT 250 , or BIOL 215 will be accepted in lieu of SOC 201 .

Language Requirement

Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

Complete 18 units of core requirements listed below and 12 units of upper division sociology electives. (30 units)

Core requirements (18 units) should be completed before upper division sociology electives (12 units):

SOC 301 - Social Research Methods Units: 3
SOC 401 - Classical Social Theory Units: 3
SOC 403 - Contemporary Social Theory Units: 3
SOC 406 - Intermediate Social Statistics Units: 3
or
SOC 407 - Survey and Experimental Research Methods Units: 3
or
SOC 408 - Qualitative Research Methods Units: 3
SOC 433 - Wealth, Status, and Power Units: 3
or
SOC 455 - Sociology of Intersectionality Units: 3
SOC 457 - Protests, Reforms, and Revolutions Units: 3
or
SOC 458 - Nonviolence, Peace, and Social Change Units: 3
or
SOC 459 - The American Labor Movement Units: 3

Sociology Honors Thesis

The Department of Sociology offers undergraduates of superior achievement the opportunity to write a sociology honors thesis leading to special recognition upon graduation. Interested students should consult with the undergraduate adviser in the Sociology Department.