Sociology

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Sociology

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Stacy K. McGoldrick, Chair

The Sociology major, which is housed in the Department of Sociology, is designed to provide a substantial foundation in theoretical, methodological, and content areas of sociology, leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to a solid introduction in these content areas, students receive specific training in survey research and statistical analysis, and in the many practical applications of sociological theory. The Sociology major has two subplans: Social Work and General Sociology. The major is an excellent preparation for graduate study in Sociology, or Public Administration, and for professional studies in law or social work. It also provides a very good background for entry level positions in management, in both public and private sectors.

The Criminology major is a program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a socio-pathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. The Criminology major includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the theory of punishment, criminal law and criminal justice systems, penology, rehabilitation and recidivism, studies of specific types of crime, social attitudes and policy, and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.  

For these majors, the high school student should have a broad background in college preparation courses in natural and social sciences, English, and mathematics.

The department also offers minors in Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. Students in any of our majors may not enroll in any of our minors, though they are free to take the courses. Special advisement for students in any major who are interested in criminology or related careers may be obtained from the department’s Criminology coordinator. The social work minor provides students an introduction to the field of social work and social welfare. It is designed to offer students a basic understanding of the skills you will need to begin a career in professional social work. The minor is especially useful for students in majors that interface with Social Work such as Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Education, etc. who want an introductory understanding of the field. It will also be beneficial for students who plan to earn an MSW, become medical/public health professionals, and/or pursue public policy and advocacy work.  Special advisement for students in any major who are interested in social work or related careers may be obtained from the department’s Social Work coordinator. Detailed information is available from the department office.

Sociology majors are invited to participate in a chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the National Honor Society in Sociology.

Programs

• Criminology, B.A.: 120 units
• Sociology, B.A. - General Sociology Subplan/Option: 120 units
• Sociology, B.A. - Social Work Subplan/Option: 120 units

• Criminology Minor: 27 units
• Social Work Minor: 28 units
• Sociology Minor: 24 units

Courses

• CRM 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• CRM 2201 - Introduction to Criminology (3)
• CRM 2205 - Research Methods in Criminology (3)
• CRM 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• CRM 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• CRM 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• CRM 3306 - Crime Analysis (3)
• CRM 3306A - Crime Analysis Activity (1)
• CRM 3308 - White Collar Crime (3)
• CRM 3318 - Contemporary Treatment of Law Violators (3)
• CRM 3319 - Policing (3)
• CRM 3320 - Probation and Parole (3)
• CRM 3330 - Restorative Justice (3)
• CRM 3350 - Criminological Theory (3)
• CRM 3360 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
• CRM 3370 - Drug Policy (3)
• CRM 3380 - Political Violence (3)
• CRM 3390 - Media and Crime (3)
• CRM 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• CRM 4611 - Senior Symposium (3)
• CRM 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• CRM 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• CRM 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

• SOC 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• SOC 2201 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
• SOC 2205 - Research Methods in Sociology (3)
• SOC 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• SOC 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• SOC 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• SOC 3305 - Classic Sociological Theory (3)
• SOC 3306 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)
• SOC 3307 - Statistics for Sociology (3)
• SOC 3307L - Statistics for Sociology Laboratory (1)
• SOC 3309 - Social Stratification and Inequality (3)
• SOC 3313 - Latina/o Sociology (3)
• SOC 3314 - Black Sociology (3)
• SOC 3315 - Asian American/Pacific Islander Sociology (3)
• SOC 3320 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
• SOC 3321 - Sociology of the Family (3)
• SOC 3325 - Community and Urban Sociology (3)
• SOC 3328 - Gender and Sexuality (3)
• SOC 3340 - Social Change and Social Movements (3)
• SOC 3345 - Crime, Criminalization and Society (3)
• SOC 3350 - Immigration and Migration (3)
• SOC 3351 - Transnationalism and Diaspora (3)
• SOC 3360 - Sociology of Education (3)
• SOC 3380 - Political Sociology (3)
• SOC 3388 - Faith and Ideology (3)
• SOC 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• SOC 4100 - Quantitative Methods for Sociology (3)
• SOC 4100L - Quantitative Methods for Sociology Laboratory (1)
• SOC 4110 - Qualitative Methods for Sociology (3)
• SOC 4110L - Qualitative Methods for Sociology Laboratory (1)
• SOC 4250 - Demography and Public Policy (3)
• SOC 4402 - Socialization: Self and Society (3)
• SOC 4440 - Technology & Society (3)
• SOC 4451 - Social Inequality, Sport and the Body (3)
• SOC 4465 - Impact of Colonization on the Peoples of Hawaii (3)
• SOC 4466 - The Residues of Colonization: Contemporary Realities (3)
• SOC 4470 - Peer Mentor I: Students Helping Students (3)
• SOC 4471 - Peer Mentor II: Student Leaders and Outreach (3)
• SOC 4472 - Peer Mentor III: Student Leaders and Outreach (3)
• SOC 4611 - Senior Symposium (3)
• SOC 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• SOC 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• SOC 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

• SW 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• SW 2201 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3)
• SW 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
• SW 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
• SW 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
• SW 3301 - Social Work Practice (3)
• SW 3301L - Social Work Practice Laboratory (1)
• SW 3310 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues (3)
• SW 3311 - Social Work and Integrated Health Settings (3)
• SW 3320 - Medical Social Work (3)
• SW 3322 - Family Violence (3)
• SW 3325 - Theories and Issues of Aging (3)
• SW 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• SW 4411 - Internship (3)
• SW 4430 - International Social Work (3)
• SW 4440 - Human Rights (3)
• SW 4470 - Death and Dying (3)
• SW 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
• SW 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
• SW 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

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