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Sociology - BA

University of California Santa Barbara
Isla Vista , United States
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Anthropology | Social Work and Counselling | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Sociology - BA

General Program Information

The Sociology major offers a diverse perspective on the ways in which social relations and forces shape individuals and institutions. The program provides a thorough grounding in the theory and methodology of the discipline and prepares students to engage in empirical inquiry.


Program Description

As a Sociology major, students will gain a diverse perspective on the ways in which social relations and forces shape individuals and institutions. The program offers courses in core areas of Sociology, including:


  • Culture
  • Gender & Sexualities
  • Race & Ethnicity
  • Social Interaction The requirements for the major are designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theory and methodology of the discipline and prepare them to engage in empirical inquiry. In addition to providing the basis of a liberal arts education, the Sociology major can prepare students for graduate study to become a professional sociologist or for a career in such fields as:
    • Law
    • Management
    • Urban and environmental planning
    • Criminal justice
    • Journalism
    • Teaching
    • Social work
    • Other service professions

Featured Courses

The program features a range of courses, including:


  • SOC173R - Sociology of Human Rights
  • SOC159M - Sociology of Men and Masculinities
  • SOC118GK - Sociology of Garbage
  • SOC130SD - The World in 2050: Systemic Alternatives
  • SOC170J - Juvenile Justice: Youth Offenders and the Criminal Justice System in the New Millennium

Graduate and Professional Pathways

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:


  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Government
  • Law
  • Gender and Sexualities
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Cultural Studies

Top Employers

Top employers of Sociology graduates include:


  • Non-profit companies
  • Businesses
  • Legal institutions

Program Highlights

The program highlights include the fact that graduates have gone on to become environmental activists and journalists, among other things.


Related Disciplines

Related disciplines to Sociology include:


  • Education
  • Feminist Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Chicano Studies
  • Black Studies

Associated Interests

Associated interests of Sociology students include:


  • Social justice
  • Climate change
  • Technology and society
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Global perspectives
  • Immigration

Program Type

The program type is a Bachelor's Degree.


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