Bachelor of Arts in Sociology- Applied Sociology ConcentrationBachelor of Arts in Sociology- Applied Sociology Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology- Applied Sociology Concentration

The Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a concentration in applied sociology prepares you for a range of opportunities after graduation. Possibilities include careers as mediators, group facilitators and organization consultants. Graduates may work in diverse applied settings such as industry, government, higher education, social services, criminal justice, youth programs, faith-based programs, law, research institutes, hospitals, museums and voluntary associations, and as solo practitioners/consultants. Learn more.

Get a description of each of Cal U's sociology courses from our Course Catalog.

The applied concentration in Sociology is geared to the student who wishes to pursue a career in research in applied settings and who seeks practical experience using sociological concepts, methods and theory. Students are required to take 12 credits in social research methods, plus statistics, and a three-credit internship in the second semester of their senior year.

The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.

First Semester - 16 credits
CourseCredits
SOC 100 Principles of Sociology3 crs.
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar1 cr.
ENG 101 English Composition I3 crs.
General Education Electives9 crs.

Second Semester - 15 credits
CourseCredits
Sociology Elective 1 of 43 crs.
ENG 102 English Composition II3 crs.
COM 101 Oral Communication3 crs.
General Education Electives6 crs.

Third Semester – 15 credits
CourseCredits
 Sociology Elective 2 of 43 crs.
 MAT 215 Statistics3 crs.
 SOC 312 Sociology of Organizations3 crs.
 General Education Electives6 crs. 

Fourth Semester – 15 credits
CourseCredits
Sociology Elective 3 of 43 crs.
SOC 210 Social Stratification3 crs.
General Education Electives9 crs.

Fifth Semester - 15 credits
CourseCredits
SOC 410 Social Theory and Society3 crs.
SOC 415 Social Research Methods3 crs.
General Ed, Electives/Minor

9 crs.


Sixth Semester - 15 credits
CourseCredits
SOC 417 Field Research Methods3 crs.
SOC 420 Applied Sociology3 crs.
General Ed, Electives/Minor

9 crs.

Seventh Semester - 15 credits
CourseCredits
SOC 425 Evaluation Research3 crs.
General Ed, Electives/Minor12 crs.

Eighth Semester - 15 credits
CourseCredits
SOC 429 Sociological Internship3 crs.
Sociology Elective 4 of 43 crs.
General Ed, Electives/Minor9 crs.