Jan 28, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Sociology, Community Studies Emphasis, B.A. Four-Year Course Plan


The four-year plans presented in this sample plan demonstrate the recommended sequencing and timing  of the required and elective components within each major, the assumption each course listed is worth 4 semester units (unless otherwise noted), and that lower and upper division common course GE requirements are maximized in sharing with your major, concentration, and Intellectual Experiences. In many cases, a student’s academic background will require variations in the timing of the coursework listed in the plan. All students are expected to work with their academic advisor to find their best pathway through the degree requirements of their chosen program. 

All General Education course options can be found here 

First Year

Fall Spring
SOC 001: Introduction to Sociology   SOC 009: Community Mobilization and Politics  
WRI 010: College Reading and Composition   General Education: AREA B
SPRK 001: Spark Seminar  or  SPRK 010: Spark Seminar   General Education: Language
General Education: AREA A Lower or Upper Division Elective

Second Year

Fall Spring
Lower Division SOC SOC 010: Statistics for Sociology 
SOC 015: Sociological Research Methods   Upper Division Community Studies SOC
General Education: AREA B General Education: AREA A
Lower or Upper Division Elective Lower or Upper Division Elective

Third Year

Fall Spring
SOC 100: Sociological Theory   Upper Division Community Studies SOC
Upper Division SOC Upper Division SOC
General Education: Crossroads Lower or Upper Division Elective
Lower or Upper Division Elective Lower or Upper Division Elective

Fourth Year

Fall Spring
Upper Division Community Studies SOC SOC 191: Sociology Senior Capstone  
Lower or Upper Division Elective Lower or Upper Division Elective
Lower or Upper Division Elective Lower or Upper Division Elective