Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
Application deadline
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
Sociology is the scientific study of human social life. Sociologists seek to describe and explain patterns of human activity. Some sociologists study small groups, while others study organizations, institutions, or entire societies.
The findings from sociological research often challenge common-sense explanations. The practice of becoming a sociology student will challenge your thinking and increase your skills. Please consider joining us for the surprising study of social life!
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- Causes of the growth and decline of social organizations
- Interdisciplinary social science methods for approaching local and national social problems.
- Dominant and minority group relations historically, cross-culturally, and in contemporary American society
- Theory and practice in basic skills of critical thinking and sociological analysis
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (45 units)
Tier One Lower-Division: SOC 1 (or SOC 1S); SOC 3 (or SOC 3S) or SSCI 16 (6 units)
Tier Two Upper-Division: SOC 125 and 130W (or SOC 130WS ) (4-8 units)
Tier Three (Theory and Methods): SOC 151, SOC 152 or SOC 153, SOC 175, and SOC 176 (16 units)
Sociology Upper-Division electives (15-19 units)
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total units (120)*
*For sociology majors, SOC 111 and SOC 142 will not double count towards MI Requirement, and will need to take an MI course outside the Department of Sociology.
** G.E. courses can be double-counted with major requirements. This total indicates that 6 units of SOC 3 or SOC 3S in G.E. Foundation A3 and SOC 1 or SOC 1S in G.E. Breadth D2 may be applied to the sociology major. Consult the department chair, faculty advisor, or College Advising Center for additional details and guidance on electives.
Career Opportunities
What You Can Do
Students trained in sociology at California State University, Fresno have entered a wide variety of occupations. A few have become professional sociologists. While most professional sociologists teach at colleges and universities, an increasing number hold research, administration, or policy positions in a variety of settings. Many students have used sociology as a preparation for law or other professions such as social work, counseling, public health, library science, criminology, and public administration. Students who begin work immediately after completing a bachelor's degree in sociology usually enter careers in human services, administration/management in public or private agencies, or research in a variety of organizations.