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Sociology, BA
Concentrations
Choose from four concentrations: education, criminology, globalization, or diversity. You'll complete 16 units in your chosen concentration, and an additional 4 units of general sociology electives in addition to the major's core requirements. If you're interested in conducting your own research and writing an undergraduate thesis, you may choose the honors concentration. You'll complete an additional 16 units of general sociology electives in addition to the major's core requirements.
Criminology, Law & Society
The Criminology, Law & Society concentration explores the intersections of crime, legal systems, and societal responses to injustice. You'll analyze the causes and consequences of criminal behavior, the functioning of legal institutions, and broader questions of equity and reform.
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Critical Diversity & Social Justice
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The Critical Diversity & Social Justice concentration examines the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and other social identities to uncover the roots and impacts of systemic inequality. You'll explore transformative strategies for achieving equity and social change.
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Education & Youth
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The Education & Youth concentration focuses on the social and cultural factors shaping educational systems and youth experiences. You'll examine topics such as educational inequality, the role of education in social mobility and change, family diversity, and cultural influences on youth.
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Globalization, Development & Sustainability
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The Globalization, Development & Sustainability concentration examines the interconnectedness of global systems and their impact on communities, economies, and the environment. You'll explore topics such as economic inequality, cultural change, and environmental justice to develop sustainable solutions for global challenges.
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Honors Concentration
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The Honors Concentration offers an opportunity to conduct original sociological research while developing advanced analytical and writing skills. Through a pre-thesis seminar, thesis workshop, and final research presentation, you'll deepen your expertise in a chosen area of sociology and contribute to scholarly discourse.
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