Major: Sociology
Degree: BA
TMC has been completed with 60 units in transfer. 12 units of major and all lower division GE requirements have been satisfied.
Semester Sequence
1st Semester at SF State
| Required Courses | Recommended Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| US History or University Elective (if US History met in transfer) | 3 | |
| UD - B | 3 | |
| Major Required Course, also satisfies University UD Written English Proficiency/GWAR | SOC 300GW | 4 |
| Sociology Area 1 Inequalities in the US | 3-4 | |
| University Elective or Written English Proficiency (if second year composition not met in transfer ? see note)*** | 3 |
Semester Unit Total: 16-17
2nd Semester at SF State
| 2nd Semester at SF State | Recommended Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| US Government & California or University Elective (if US Government & California met in transfer) | 3 | |
| UD - C | 3 | |
| Major Required Course | SOC 370 or SOC 371 | 4 |
| Sociology Area 2 Global Inequalities | 3-4 |
Semester Unit Total: 13-14 Units
3rd Semester at SF State
| 3rd Semester at SF State | Recommended Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| UD - D | 3 | |
| Major Required Course | SOC 392 | 4 |
| Major Upper Division Elective on advisement | 3-4 | |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| University Elective | 3 |
Semester Unit Total: 16-17 Units
4th Semester at SF State
| 4th Semester at SF State | Recommended Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Required Course | SOC 393 or SOC 394 | 4 |
| Major Required Course | SOC 500 or SOC 501/2 or SOC 503/4 | 3 |
| Major Upper Division Elective on advisement | 3-4 | |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| University Elective |
0-3 |
Semester Unit Total: 13-17 Units
Notes: A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you.
***If you transfer to SF State without having completed ENG 214, it will take a minimum of 5 semesters to complete degree requirements because it is a prerequisite to SOC 300GW.
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 40 units minimum at the upper division level; to include the following:
University wide requirements
- 9-18 Units
- ENG 214 if not completed prior to transfer (Please note: If you transfer in needing ENG 214, it will take 5 semesters to complete major requirements because it is a prerequisite to SOC 300GW)
- American Institutions: US History, US Government, California State and Local Government requirements if not completed prior to transfer
- 9 units upper division GE
Sociology major:
- 30-31 units
- Required Courses (19 units): Note that there is a 4 semester sequence for required courses: 1) SOC 300GW, 2) SOC 370 or 372, 3) SOC 392, and 4) SOC 393 or 394 plus SOC 500 or SOC 501 and SOC 502
- One course from Area I and one course from Area II (6-8 units)
- Major Electives (6-8 units)
University electives:
- 0-21 units depending on the number of units transferred in and the range of unit choices chosen to satisfy course requirements above