is
the systematic study of relationships among people, the assumption
being that behavior is influenced by social, political, occupational
and intellectual groupings and by the particular settings in which
individuals find themselves.| Sociology 1: Introduction to Sociology |
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| Sociology 2: International Sociology or
Sociology 3: Introduction to Social Problems |
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| And you need to take one additional course from:
Anthropology 2A/B/C/D; Economics 1; Ling 3; Political Sci. 6A/B/C;
Psychology
7A; soc Sci1A/2A, Soc Sci H1E-f-G; or Soc Sci (Geography) 5A/B/C/D. |
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| Sociology Methods & Theory requirement: Soc.
Methods (Soc 110) and Soc. Theory |
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| Sociology 180A (prerequisite: Soc. 110) |
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Five Sociology Core Courses: no more than two
could be lower divisional.
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| One (1) additional Upper-Divisional Sociology
course and two (2) Upper-Divisional School of Social Science course,
Plus one (1) course, any level from discipline within the Social
Science. WITH A TOTAL OF THREE COURSES (3) (to view courses
click here) |
| 44 Populations. Demographic aspects of
social/economic change. Considers the epidemiological transition to low
mortality, the historical decline in Western family size, the baby
boom, third world family planning, changing marriage patterns, women's
labor force participation, migration theories,
and global aging. (description taken
from UCI Catalog). This class helps you understand the these
concepts by making the students do research on a variety of subjects
like poverty, population size, etc. The
type of assignments that are due for this course are three research
papers were we (the student) have to provide and explain both
qualitative and quantitative data about the world around us and
presented to a general public to understand. |
| 63 Race and Ethnicity. Focuses on racial
and ethnic relations in the United States and compares them with those
found in
other societies. Analyzes the conditions that favor either cooperation
and
integration or rivalry, tension, and conflict. Appraises strategies for
reducing
and resolving conflicts. (description taken
from UCI Catalog). This class helps you understand the concepts of
race and ethnicity and the differences between the two. This class is
very literature influence, they make you do read several different
short stories about the subject on race and ethnicity. Their is one
paper for the class that you have to write about our own assimilation
process in the US and talk about our own race and
ethnicity. |
| Areas |
Employers |
Strategies |
| Environment & Society |
Waste Management Firms Health Agencies Local Planning Agencies Environmental Advocacy Groups National Advocacy Groups Environmental Periodicals Federal Government Regional, State, & Local Agencies Consulting Firms |
Take courses in general and urban ecology,
statistics, and public speaking. Learn skills in communication networking, electronic mail, and analytical writing. Gain experience via part-time or internships and volunteer work. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. |
| Criminal Justice-- Corrections Rehabilitation Law Enforcement Judiciary |
Correction Institutions Court Systems Federal, State, & Local Government, Law Enforcement Agencies |
Emphasize research methods, statistics and
computer skills. Gain essential practical experience via part-time, internships, & volunteer work. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. |
| Demography |
Companies & Organizations doing demographic
forecasting and population studies. Companies compiling market research data. Consulting firms Business & Industry International, Federal & State Agencies Government & Regional Planning Departments Colleges & Universities Foundations Advertising & Marketing Firms Private Research Firms |
Take courses in social research methods,
statistics, computer applications, population, social movements,
calculus, & foreign language. Develop good communication skills. Gain essential practical experience via part-time, internships, & volunteer work. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. |
| Human Services-- Counseling Advocacy Mental Health Services Social Services-- --Administration --Programming --Recreation |
Advocacy Groups Federal, State, & Local Government United Way Agencies/Local Branches of National Non-Profit Organizations Religiously-Affiliated Service Organizations Adoption & Child Care Agencies Public & Private Nursing Homes Hospitals |
Learn skills in communication networking &
electronic mail. Concentrate course work in area of interest. Pursue excellent academic record. Emphasize research methods, statistics and computer skills. Obtain counseling courses and experience for counseling & case worker positions. Acquire related experience. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. Consider business minor or double major for positions in administration, & master's in health care administration for advancement. May need master's degree in social work. |
| Business-- Demography/Planning Human Resources Management Sales Advertising Marketing Consumer Research Insurance Real Estate Personnel/Training Administration |
Research Departments/Firms Personnel/Industrial Relations Departments Marketing/Management Firms Organizational Planning Departments/Firms International Business Manufacturing Firms Advertising Firms Consumer Research/Public Relations Firms Insurance/Real Estate Companies Publishing Firms Consulting Firms |
Focus on an occupational area: personnel,
industrial relations, management, marketing, or public relations.
Take courses in labor relations, industrial psychology, sociology of work, personnel management, public speaking, writing, social psychology, and human/social interaction. Gain related experience. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. Stress work experience, social skills, public speaking, writing skills, statistics & research training when interviewing |
| Education-- Teaching Administration Alumni Relations Placement Offices Research |
Public & Private Schools Colleges & Universities |
Obtain certification/licensing to teach grades
K-12. Volunteer as a tutor. Obtain Ph.D. to teach and for advanced research positions in colleges & universities. Secure strong personal recommendations. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Take courses in sociology of education, social psychology, developmental psychology, |
| Social Science Research-- --Market Research Analysis --Evaluation Research |
Federal Government National Headquarters of Non-Profit Organizations Firms conducting social, market, or statistical research Public Relations Firms Professional Periodicals Newspapers & Magazines Social Service Agencies Hospitals Business & Industry Labor Unions Professional Sociologists Universities Religious Organizations Public Opinion Research Polls |
Learn federal government job application
process. Develop strong quantitative, statistical, writing, informational gathering, and assimilating skills. Take courses in research methods and statistics. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Acquire related experience. Obtain graduate degree for advancement and specialized areas. |
| Community Relations |
Federal, State, & Local Government National headquarters & local branches of non-profit organizations Private Social Service Organizations Religiously Affiliated Service Organizations Child Care Agencies |
Learn federal, state & local government job
application process. Obtain experience in counseling, advocacy or administration. Acquire knowledge of community problems & government resources. Gain volunteer experience. Take courses in public speaking, inequality, social classes, race relations, gender, social psychology, social/human interaction. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. |
| Government-- Social Science Analysis Social Statistics Demography Administration Management Program Development Policy Analysis Personnel Research Investigation |
Public Assistance Agencies Federal, State, Local, & County Government |
Learn federal, state & local government job
application process. Learn skills in communication networking & electronic mail. Obtain experience in research & evaluation. Acquire skills in survey & evaluation research, and specialties in such fields as medical/health sociology, aging, criminal justice, demography, and family. Gain experience via co-op programs and volunteer work. Obtain graduate degree for advancement. |
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