The Sociology Program at CSUCI is committed to offering our students a rigorous and developmental major that challenges them while cultivating the sequence of skills and understandings essential to success in the major. Our course of studies emphasizes systematic empirical inquiry which seeks explanations of social phenomena based on the collection and analysis of appropriate evidence and the application of sound reasoning. Our coursework emphasizes critical thinking and the cultivation of the Sociological Imagination. Our goal is to provide an education that is valuable to students who continue on to graduate studies as well to those who complete their formal education with a bachelor’s degree.
Visit the program website: https://sociology.csuci.edu/
Review the Sociology Major Requirements
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| SOC | 300 | Social Inequalities | 3 | Priority to meet prerequisites | Major | |
| SOC | 305 | Writing in the Social Sciences | 3 | Priority to meet prerequisites, needs to be met with C- or better to meet GWAR requirement | Major & GWAR | |
| SOC | 311 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 | *Take if you meet prerequisites and/or are also taking SOC 300 or SOC 305 concurrently. Must be taken by 2nd semester to graduate on time. | Major | |
| SOC | Student's Choice | Upper Division SOC Major Elective | 3 | Must take a total of 4 Sociology electives | Major | |
| Graduation Requirement | Student's Choice | Language | 3 | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective. | Other | Language |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Prepare a resume
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Meet with Academic Advising to plan for future semesters
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| SOC | 321 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 | This course must be taken by students’ second semester in order to graduate in 4 semesters. | Major | |
| SOC | 315 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 | Enroll if you took SOC 311 1st semester. If not, take SOC 311 this semester & SOC 315 3rd semester to graduate on time. | Major | |
| SOC/ UDGE | 332*, or 334 | SOC 332: Race and Ethnicity, or
SOC 334: Gender and Sexuality | 3 | Choose one to double count UDGE-D requirement w/ Sociology electives requirement.
*If you are missing Multicultural Perspectives, take SOC 332 | Major & GE | UDGE D |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | See catalog for course titles & descriptions. | GE | UDGE B |
| POLS | POLS 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective. | Other | US Constitution/State & Local Govt. |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| SOC | 325 | Statistical Applications in Sociology | 3 | | Major | |
| SOC | 327 | Qualitative Approaches to Social Research | 3 | | Major | |
| SOC | 495 | Capstone I | 3 | Must have taken all upper division major requirements except for SOC 450, 496 and major electives.
*SOC 325 and/or 327 may be taken concurrently | Major | |
| SOC | Student's Choice | Upper Division SOC Major Elective | 3 | Must take a total of 4 Sociology electives. | Major & Elective | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective | Other | AIR: CA Local & State Govt. |
Milestones
- Apply for graduation
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
- Apply for graduate school (if applicable)
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| SOC | 496 | Capstone II | 3 | | Major | |
| SOC | 450 | Seminar in Sociology | 3 | | Major | |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE C: Arts and Humanities | 3 | See catalog for course titles & descriptions. | GE | UDGE C |
| SOC | Student's Choice | Sociology Major Elective | 3 | Must take a total of 4 Sociology electives. | Major | |
| Graduation Requirement | Student's Choice | Multicultural Requirement | 3 | Multicultural Requirement can double dip in Sociology by taking SOC332 (as previously listed above in Semester Two). If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective. | Other | MP |
Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest
- Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
- Complete capstone
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
