Sociology examines elements and relationships of society, offering a range of research techniques that can be useful to almost every aspect of social life. The sociology major at FPU includes cross-cultural studies, intended to help students understand how societies operate throughout different cultures.

The sociology major provides an advanced understanding of the socio-cultural world that we as a society-and as individuals-live in. The major teaches students how to move beyond personal experiences to an awareness of how people are connected through shared meaning, customs, language and social structure.

The bachelor's degree in sociology provides preparation for entry level positions in business and social services, and even careers in journalism and government. Graduates from this program have found employment in fields such as human services, social research, law enforcement, government, Christian ministry, missions and community development. Others, after advanced study, have become professors, researchers, and applied sociologists.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES

• ECON-105 Principles of Economics (4)
• GEOG-120 World Geography (3)
• or GEOG-320 Cultural Geography (3)
• SOC-120 Introduction to Sociology (3)
• SOC-160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (11 COURSES, 35-40 UNITS)

• LEAD-476 Internship (1-3)
• SOC-300 Cultural Anthropology (3)
• SOC-444 Constructions of the Self (4)
• SOC-461 Introduction to Social Science Research (3)
• SOC-470 Introduction to Sociocultural Theory (3)
• SOC-480 Senior Thesis (3)

Select one of the following:

• SOC-350 Marriage and Family (3)
• SOC-400 Social Psychology (3)
• SOC-440 Lifecourse Development (3)

Select one of the following:

• SOC-310 Cultural Communities of California (3)
• SOC-360 Sociology of Religion (3)
• SOC-370 Media and Society (3)
• SOC-410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)
• SOC-450 Social Problems and Public Policy (4)

In consultation with the program director, choose 12-14 additional units from courses not already selected above and/or below to meet individual needs or interests. SOC-462 should be taken if graduate study is a possibility.

• SOC-311 American Wilderness Literature and Philosophy (3)
• SOC-330 Introduction to Japanese Society (3)
• SOC-332 Modern Africa: History, Politics and Culture (3)
• SOC-334 Modern Asia: History, Politics and Culture (3)
• SOC-336 Modern Middle East: History, Politics and Culture (3)
• SOC-340 History of Political Theory and Ideas (3)
• SOC-364 Christianity in the Non-Western World (4)
• SOC-366 Religions of the World (4)
• SOC-375 Organizational Behavior (3)
• SOC-420 Intercultural Communication (3)
• SOC-430 Conflict Management and Resolution (3)
• SOC-442 Social Gerontology (3)
• SOC-446 Sociology of Gender (3)
• SOC-462 Statistics (3)
• SOC-482 Intercultural Practicum (1)
• SOC-483 Mediation Practicum (1)
• SOC-486 Topics in Sociology (3)