Sociology is the scientific study of the changing groups and institutions shaping human experience throughout people’s lives. It is a social science that links all studies of humankind, including communications, economics, history, and psychology.

The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with four options: the General Sociology Option, the Inequalities and Diversity Option, the Law and Society Option, and the Social Gerontology Option.

120 units are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 45 of which are in the major. The 45 major program units are distributed as follows:

24 units of core courses
21 units of option courses

Consult with an NSS adviser for the specific number of units required in all other areas of the degree, including GE and free electives.