BA Sociology at University of California, Berkeley

Sociology is an exciting degree that allows its students to pursue a multiplicity of careers and interests. With access to world-renowned faculty and one of the best graduate programs in sociology, undergraduates have a unique opportunity to engage in a lively academic environment. The Department of Sociology also offers a Sociological Research Methods Concentration within the major.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Prerequisites (Sociology Major and Sociology Research Methods Concentration) (Core, Statistics & Logic); Upper Division: Sociology Major (Theory, Capstone Experience, Survey, Electives); Upper Division: Sociological Research Methods Concentration (Theory, Research Methods Capstone, Survey, Concentration Electives, Sociology Electives). Sociology requires three upper division Sociology electives.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Communications, Education, Government, Law & Public Policy.

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