Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Sociology

Welcome to the Sociology program at SJSU!

Sociology at SJSU has a tradition of inspiring and training students to understand, navigate, and enact positive social change. We offer strong theoretical, methodological, and substantive preparation in an environment where students learn by applying theory to analyze social issues through interactive discussions, research projects, and collaborative knowledge creation. We offer a diverse curriculum that enhances any employment or entrepreneurial goal. Graduates from our program have gone on to have successful careers in business, public service, social work, law enforcement, education, research, and tech. Our faculty come from diverse educational and geographic backgrounds with a commitment to equitable and just pedagogy and an eye toward solutions for social problems.

Sociology

About the Sociology Major

The BA in Sociology consists of 42 units worth of core and elective class aimed at preparing students to observe the world from a sociological perspective. In our program you will develop the knowledge to collect and analyze information and construct evidence based arguments while diving into topics that drive contemporary society..

Ask Us About the Sociology Major!

If you are interested in majoring in sociology please reach out to us and we will be happy to set up a meeting to discuss our major with you. Our faculty can help you understand how sociology can help you fulfill your goals and outline a path for completing your degree. You can also reach us at sociology@sjsu.edu.

Sociology

The Students within Sociology

The whole program is still running because of our hardworking, one of a kind, curious students who are in the market of understanding society piece by piece. They invest in a diverse curriculum that enhances any employment or entrepreneurial goal. Click here to read more on our graduates that have gone on to have successful careers in business, public service, social work, law enforcement, education, research, and tech!