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Sociology
Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. They also study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
They are concerned with the characteristics of social groups, organizations, and institutions; the ways individuals are affected by social traits such as gender, socio-economic class, age, or race on a person’s daily life. The results of sociological research aid educators, lawmakers, administrators, and others interested in resolving social problems and formulating public policy.
Program Offered
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
58 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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Description:
Although some graduates with a bachelor’s degree find work as sociology research assistants, most find positions in other fields, such as social services, administration, management, or sales and marketing. Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that develop when people interact and work together.
| 20 elective units (may be selected from a general or specific area of emphasis with advisor’s consultation); 4 of these units must be upper division |
Gender Studies
Minor
Quick Facts
Level
Minor
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
28 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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Description:
A minor typically consists of taking a portion of the classes required for a major in that same subject. To get an idea of what you would be studying, check out the corresponding major. The requirements for your minor will differ by program, so be sure to ask a counselor to know exactly what courses are in store for you.
| HIST430D | Gender and Work | 4 |
| HIST430DD | Gender and Film | 4 |
| HIST430K | Gender in the American West | 4 |
| HIST430NN | Home and Homelessness | 4 |
| HLSC416 | Sexuality and Family Health | 4 |
| MGMT464 | Women in Management | 4 |
| RELE457 | Religions & Gender | 4 |
Career Outlook
0% Job Market Growth
$79,650 Median Salary
Sociologists study society and social behavior by examining the groups, cultures, organizations, social institutions, and processes that develop when people interact and work together.
The median annual wage for sociologists was $79,650 in May 2017. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $141,450.
In May 2017, the median annual wages for sociologists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
| Research and development in the social sciences and humanities | $93,960 |
| State government, excluding education and hospitals | 86,250 |
| Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations | 70,940 |
| Educational services; state, local, and private | 60,070 |
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Social and Human Service Specialists3
- Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Counselors2
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers1
- Case Managers1
- Editors1
- Services Sales Representatives1
- Substitute Teachers1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Children's Bureau, Inc.1
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health1
- Los Angeles Cty Dept of Public Health Od1
- California Psychcare, Inc1
- Curt Pringle & Associates1
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council1
- Riverside Unified School District1
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critical Analysis: Students will learn strategies in critical reading, thinking, and writing, demonstrating proficiency in areas that facilitate engagement with complex ideas and problems, the questioning of bias and/or assumption, the exploration of perspectives, and the acknowledgment of complexity.
- Oral Presentation Skills: students will transmit their own critical work verbally with clarity, accuracy, & conviction.
- Engagement with Diversity: students will become familiar with and sensitive to issues of diversity by engaging issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.
- Disciplinary Proficiency: students will develop disciplinary proficiency through required departmental academic assignments and projects.
- Research Methodology: students will demonstrate a grasp of disciplinary-based research methodologies – both quantitative and qualitative.
- Religious/Moral/Ethical Values: students will develop an awareness of and engagement with the important religious, moral, and ethical issues of the past and present.
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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Sociologists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/sociologists.htm (visited October 23, 2018).
