Do you have a passion for studying social groups? Do you have a vision
for a just society? The CSU, Chico BA in Sociology online degree completion
program combines the theoretical and research traditions of sociology
with hands-on practice, preparing you for a successful and rewarding career
in sociology-related fields.
Spring 2013 Admission:
The next opportunity to be admitted to the B.A. in Sociology online program will be for the spring 2013 semester. The Admissions Office has not yet announced the application period for spring 2013, but in the past few years applications for spring semester have been accepted during the month of August.
The application period for fall 2013 admission will likely be in October and November of 2012
For more information about our online degree programs and to receive email alerts when the dates for spring 2013 and fall 2013 applications are announced, please complete this information request form.
When the application period begins, prospective students apply for admission to a program and to the University online through the Admissions Office at http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/undergrad_apply.asp. Easy to follow step-by-step application instructions are available on our website at http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/applicationinstructions.asp.This includes the link to the application form. Transfer student eligibility requirements can reviewed on the Admissions Office website at http://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/want-to-apply/transfer/eligibility.shtml.
The application fee is $55 and includes a complete evaluation of your transcripts. When you fill out the application and come to the “Intended Major” drop-down menu, be sure to select the online major – “Online Sociology (BA).”
Sociology
Sociology is the systematic study of group life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology as a discipline is as broad and diverse as social life within various cultures. It combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of gender, sexuality, crime, cults, family patterns, race and ethnicity, wealth and inequality, popular culture, aging, and the environment. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations and societies, and how individuals and groups interact within these contexts.
Prepare for a Degree in Sociology
Program graduates are well-rounded job candidates who benefit from a liberal arts education that concentrates on contemporary society and social problems, and helps them to develop computer, writing and research skills, learn an appreciation of ethical consideration, interpret and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, apply sociological concepts creatively in analyzing social phenomena, acquire an appreciation of the need for evidence to public policy decision making, attain sensitivity to people from various ethnic, religious, racial, economic backgrounds, and sexual identities, understand how prejudice and discrimination are socially-created attitudes and behaviors, and critically analyze current events, as well as changes in the global economy and other major social institutions.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critical thinking and communication skills
- Skill to design, execute, interpret, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research
- Understanding of personal agency, social movements, and social change
- Ability to understand and critically interpret, apply, and synthesize sociological theory
- Understanding of the structural and interpersonal basis of social inequality
- Ability to understand and appreciate cultural diversity
- Proficiency in the use of technology in online and library research
- Understanding of social institutions in relationship to everyday lives
- Ability to understand the process and implications of globalization
- Understanding of the processes of social control and how they shape our social institutions and lives
Course Requirements
Course requirements for the major: 40 units. Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree:
Lower Division Core Requirement Transfer Equivalent – 3 units from:
- SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 200 Social Problems
Upper Division Core Requirements – 13 units:
- SOCI 300 Classical Social Theory
- SOCI 301 Contemporary Social Theory
- SOCI 305 Maneuvering the Job Market with a Sociology Degree
- SOCI 310 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOCI 315 Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences
Upper Division Course selected from the following – 3 units from:
- SOCI 330 Sociology of Gender
- SOCI 340 Sociology of Wealth and Inequality
- SOCI 350 Ethnic and Race Relations
Upper Division “Applied” Course – 3 units:
- SOCI 489 Applied Sociology Internship
Upper Division “Capstone” Course – 3 units from:
- SOCI 441 Sociology of World Affairs
- SOCI 441H Sociology of World Affairs – Honors
Sociology Electives – 15 units:
- Minimum of 9 Upper Division units
More Information 
Request additional information today.
Sociology Program Academic Advising - Professor Cynthia Siemsen
Chico State Admissions (see application information above)
Transfers
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