Frequently Asked Questions

• • What can I do with a major in sociology?
    Sociology is highly marketable as a stand alone major, but is perfect as a double major!  Common career paths for sociology majors and double majors include:
    
    

    • Justice System:  Correctional/rehabilitation counselor, criminal investigator, juvenile court worker, parole officer, police officer
    • Community and Social Services:  Case manager, family/youth counselor, group home director, hospital administrator, occupational or health outreach counselor, substance abuse counselor, environmentalist
    • Government:  Foreign service officer, human rights officer, legislative aide, peace corps volunteer, special agent, urban planner
    • Business:  Project manager, market analyst, consumer researcher, public relations specialist, advertising consultant, investor
    • Education:  Admissions counselor, affirmative action activist, public health educator, student personnel worker, K-12 teacher
  • Is sociology right for me?

    Major in Sociology if you want to:

    • Prepare for a wide range of careers
    • Pursue interests in social dynamics and human relationships
    • Make a difference through civic engagement and activism
    • Explore global issues with an objective lens
    • Want a deeper understanding of cultural, political, racial, economic, religious, and gender diversity impact social life
  • What do I need to do transfer in sociology?

    To earn an Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU system that consist of the IGETC patter or CSU GE breadth and a major of 18 units more.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.  The ADT in Sociology is designed to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU major in Sociology.
    
    Basically:

    • Complete 60 CSU transferrable units (18 units in major), all Soc classes are 3 units
    • Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework ....and that's it!
  • What are the courses that I need to take for a sociology major?
     

    Courses you will need to take for the ADT in Sociology:

    Core Courses (Pick 3 classes)                      
    Sociology 1/1H  (Required)     Introduction to Sociology
    Sociology 2/2H                            Contemporary Social Problems
    Psych 10   or                              Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
    Math 110/H                                  Elementary Statistics

     Lower Division Preparation in Sociology (Pick 2 classes)
    Sociology 5/H                            Introduction to Criminology
    Sociology 14/H                          Marriage and Family
    Sociology 20/H                          Sociology of Ethnic Relations
    Any course not used for Core             

    Area of Interest  (Pick 1 class)
    Sociology 4                                 Introduction to Gerontology
    Sociology 7                                 Sociology of Religion
    Sociology 15                               Child Development
    Sociology 36                               Asian American Communities
    Sociology 99                               Special Projects in Sociology
    Sociology 40                               Sex & Gender Roles (Coming Soon!)

    Any course not used for Core or Lower Division Prep, ANTH 22, ENG 1C/H, GEOG 2/H, PSYC 1A/H, PHIL 3/H, PHIL 8, PHIL 9/H

  •  Where can I get more information about majoring in sociology?
     

    • You can visit our Sociology Department!  We are located in building 26B, on the second floor. 
    • Ask your sociology professor!  They will point you in the right direction.
    • Come to one of our six Major in Sociology Events held throughout the year.