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| Course | Credits |
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| SOC 100 Principles of Sociology | 3 crs. |
| UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 cr. |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 crs. |
| General Education Electives | 9 crs. |
Second Semester - 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| Sociology Elective 1 of 4 | 3 crs. |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 crs. |
| COM 101 Oral Communication | 3 crs. |
| General Education Electives | 6 crs. |
Third Semester – 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| Sociology Elective 2 of 4 | 3 crs. |
| MAT 215 Statistics | 3 crs. |
| SOC 312 Sociology of Organizations | 3 crs. |
| General Education Electives | 6 crs. |
Fourth Semester – 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| Sociology Elective 3 of 4 | 3 crs. |
| SOC 210 Social Stratification | 3 crs. |
| General Education Electives | 9 crs. |
Fifth Semester - 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| SOC 410 Social Theory and Society | 3 crs. |
| SOC 415 Social Research Methods | 3 crs. |
| General Ed, Electives/Minor | 9 crs. |
Sixth Semester - 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| SOC 417 Field Research Methods | 3 crs. |
| SOC 420 Applied Sociology | 3 crs. |
| General Ed, Electives/Minor | 9 crs. |
Seventh Semester - 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| SOC 425 Evaluation Research | 3 crs. |
| General Ed, Electives/Minor | 12 crs. |
Eighth Semester - 15 credits| Course | Credits |
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| SOC 429 Sociological Internship | 3 crs. |
| Sociology Elective 4 of 4 | 3 crs. |
| General Ed, Electives/Minor | 9 crs. |
