Undergraduate Program

Sociology studies patterns of relationships among people, how behavior is shaped by these patterns of relationships, and how conflicts and cooperation among groups affect social structure and effect social change. Sociology majors are introduced to the most important ideas, methods, and findings of sociology in the introductory courses, explore basic subareas of sociology in the lower division courses, and pursue specialized study in the upper-division courses.

In research and teaching, the Department's faculty emphasize empirical sociological research in such areas as small groups, organizations, work, art, world systems, gender, family, and social networks. The faculty is particularly strong in the areas of social structure and social inequality.

Course Information

• Fall Course Description (.pdf) 2006, 2007, 2008
• Winter Course Decription (.pdf) 2006, 2007, 2008
• Spring Coourse Description (.pdf) 2006, 2007, 2008
• Current course web pages

Departmental Links for Undergraduates :

• Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) National Honors Society (.pdf)
  - AKD Online Application (.pdf)
• Honors in Sociology
• Sociology Club 2006-07 Activities
• The Sociology Club/Undergraduate Sociology Association (link coming soon)
• Sociology Department Certificate Program
• Sociology House at the Arroyo Vista Academic Theme Housing (.pdf)
• What to do with a Sociology degree? (.pdf)
  

Major Requirements and Class Links for Undergraduates:

• Social Sciences Undergraduate Counseling Office (Major Requirements, Honors Requirements, Change of Major, Minor Requirements, etc.)
  
• WebSOC - Searchable Schedule of Classes
  
• 2007-2008 General Catalogue - Sociology Program, Courses, Descriptions
• Social Science Academic Resource Center
  
• Learning and Academic Resource Center

School/Campus Links for Undergraduates:

• General Catalogue
  
• Registrar's Office
  
• ANTlink

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