Sociology, Health and Social Welfare

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is part of a strong program of social science studies that fosters critical thinking and analytical abilities, as well as develops the writing and communication skills that prepare students for a diverse and increasingly global job market. Through honing an understanding of and facility with both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry, the sociology major acquires a toolkit for problem-solving. Majoring in Sociology prepares students for a wide range of occupations, including social work, market research and statistical analysis, education, criminal justice, business and management, graduate school, and community and social services, among others.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor's degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree  section in this catalog for complete information. SOCI 101  is a required prerequisite for most sociology courses. It is recommended that SOCI 302  be one of the first upper-division Sociology courses, and SOCI 410  be taken after 15 units of sociology.

All courses counting towards the major must be taken for a letter grade. Students must pass core courses and the writing requirement with a "C" (2.0) or better.

1. Review the First-Year Student Eligibility Requirements and Admission Deadlines . 
2. Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).
3. Credit/Debit Card or Paypal account to pay the $70 application fee (per campus), unless you qualify for an application fee waiver. Important: Cal State Apply automatically considers for an application fee waiver based on the information provided in the application, and provides immediate eligibility for a fee waiver. The use of fee waiver forms is not required.
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