The General Option (Option I) is intended for

1. those who wish to pursue and achieve a liberal arts education
2. those who desire to pursue graduate education in sociology or allied fields
3. those who wish specific occupational preparation for a number of fields. Students may focus upon the areas of American Studies, Criminology and Corrections, Social Psychology, Social Research, Ethnic Studies, Sociology of Work, and Social Problems as a way of developing their interests and knowledge in broad areas of specialization within the discipline.

Department Lower Division Core Requirements, plus:

SOC 364 Social Statistics (3) and

SOC 364/L Social Statistics Laboratory (1) 4

SOC 368 Sociological Theory I (3) and

SOC 368/S Sociological Theory I (3) and

SOC 468 Sociological Theory II (3) and

SOC 468S Sociological Theory II Seminar (2) 5

SOC 497 Methods of Social Research (3) and

SOC 497L Research Methods Laboratory (1) 4

SOC 498AEE Field Study and Reports (1) and

SOC 498S Seminar in Field Study and Reports (1) 2

Electives:

Select 18 units of upper division sociology courses.

Courses cannot fulfill more than one requirement.

 

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Total credit requirements: 48 Units

4- and 5-year Degree Completion Program (.pdf)

 

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