Roadmap: Sociology, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

AFAM 2A - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33A - Asian Americans in U.S. History I , CCS 10A - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 1)
SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology OR SOCI 80 - Social Problems 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4)
GE Area 1A 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)
GE Area 5A (+5C ) 3-4 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (16 units)

AFAM 2B - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33B - Asian Americans in U.S. History II , CCS 10B - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 2-3)
SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology OR SOCI 80 - Social Problems 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4)
SOCI 15 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences OR STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 2)
GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 2

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement
GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5B (+5C ) 3-4 unit(s)*
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
SOCI 116 - Global Society 3 unit(s)
University Elecive - Lower Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

University Elective (Recommend SSCI 101 ) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

SOCI 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
SOCI 101 - Social Theory 3 unit(s)
GE Upper Division Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*
Major Elective (see list in MyPlanner) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Spring Semester (15 units)

Apply to Graduate
GE Upper Division Area 4 3 unit(s)*
SOCI 104 - Quantitative Research Methods 3 unit(s)
SOCI 105 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 unit(s)
Major Elective (see list in MyPlanner) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Upper Division Area 3 3 unit(s)*
Major Elective (see list in MyPlanner) 3 unit(s)*
Major Elective (see list in MyPlanner) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (12 units)

SOCI 105B - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods OR SOCI 181B - Sociology Career Capstone 3 unit(s)
Major Elective (see list in MyPlanner) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes:

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

Either GE Area 5A or 5B must be taken with a 5C - Laboratory .

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.