BA, Sociology

Sociology is the study of human social behavior. As social beings, we must find ways to deal with others and make sense of the world that we create. Sociology studies humanity’s diverse ways of interacting, and attempts to understand the institutions and social systems we build and how society organizes itself.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program provides the foundation for studying groups and the influence groups have on society and individuals.

Subject matter includes:

Social institutions and cultures
Family patterns and relationships
Gender and ethnic relations
Social change
Demographics
Deviant behavior
Mass media
Value systems

Who is this program for?

Sociology is a valuable liberal arts major for students planning careers in social work, education, urban planning, public health, criminal justice and other fields where an understanding and knowledge of social institutions, social interaction and a range of research techniques are needed.

What can you do with a degree in sociology?

Students with a degree in sociology take on entry-level positions in journalism, politics, public relations, business, law, education, social work, counseling or public administration. The sociology degree also prepares students to enter graduate study programs.

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 120 credits.
36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
Resolution of all “I” grades.

A minimum of 120 credits.
36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
Resolution of all “I” grades.

Graduation Requirements–Bachelor Degrees

A minimum of 120 credits.
36 credits earned in upper- division coursework.
Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper-division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
Resolution of all “I” grades.
LBSU 300 Liberal Arts Core Foundations- (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)

Sociology Core Requirements

MATU 203	Introduction to Statistics	3
SOCU 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCU 301	Social Research Design	3
SOCU 436	Globalization and Social Change	3
SOCU 450	Social and Political Theory	3
COMU 315	Intercultural Communication	3
SSCU 494	Social Science Capstone Course	3
Total Credits		21

Minor in Sociology

Requirements

SOCU 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCU 301	Social Research Design	3
SOCU 450	Social and Political Theory	3
Three upper-division sociology courses		9
Total Credits		18