1. Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Dudley Moorhead Hall
Main Office: DMH 241
(408)
sjsu.edu/siss/ a

2. General Overview of the Major
There are 2 undergraduate degree program tracks:
1. Sociology:
BA, Sociology
BA, Sociology, concentration in Community Change
BA, Sociology, concentration in Social Interaction
BA, Sociology, concentration in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
BA, Sociology, concentration in Race and Ethnic Studies
2. Social Science:
BA, Social Science, Preparation in Teaching – Single Subject
BA, Social Science, Preparation in Teaching – Multiple Subject
The following Minor Programs are offered by the department:
Asian American Studies
Sociology
Sociology of Education
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

3. Sociology Graduation Requirements
You need 120 units to graduate from SJSU.
42 units in the major
27 units (core) + 15 units sociology upper division electives
(Upper Division = Classes numbered 100 and above)
Up to 70 units may be transferred from community college.
Refer to the Major Roadmap and Hand-outs for sequencing of courses. Elective Requirements vary by major concentration.
Core Sociology: (27 Units)
SOCI 1: Intro (GE: D1)
SOCI 104: Quantitative Research Methods
SOCI 80: Social Problems (GE: D3)
SOCI 105: Qualitative Research Methods
SOCI 116: Global Society
SOCI 181B or SOCI 104B or SOCI 105B: Senior Capstone, Advanced Quantitative or Qualitative Methods
SOCI 15 (GE: B4) or SOCI 102: Statistics
SOCI 100W: Writing Workshop (GE:Z)
SOCI 101: Social Theory

4. Sociology Core Sequence: Research
Take and pass the WST as soon as possible! It is a pre-requisite.
After completing SOCI 100W:
SOCI 101 (Social Theory): SOCI 100W is pre- or co-requisite
SOCI 104 (Quantitative Research Methods): Statistics (SOCI 15/102) is a pre- requisite for this course.
SOCI 105 (Qualitative Research Methods)
SOCI 181B: Senior Sociology Capstone brings together your sociological knowledge and focuses on identifying your skill set for your future careers.
Students interested in pursuing advanced degrees (graduate school) or are interested in research may take either SOCI 104B or SOCI 105B.
NOTE: You are only required to take either SOCI 181B OR SOCI 104B OR SOCI 105B.

5. Sociology Statistics Requirement
SOCI 15 (Area B4 Quantitative Reasoning): May be met at community college:
DeAnza: Soc 15, Psyc 15, Math 10, Math 10H;
Diablo Valley: Math 142, BUS 240;
Evergreen: Bus 60, Math 63;
Foothill: Math 10, Psych 7, Soc 7;
Hartnell: Mat 13
Ohlone: Math 159;
San Jose City: Bus 60 or Math 63;
West Valley: Math 10, Math 10H
If you have taken a different statistics course that doesn’t articulate with SOCI 15/102, you may petition to have your course accepted. Petitions are generally approved if (1) Grade of “B” or better; (2) Course articulates with another B4 Stat class.
If your petition is denied, you may (1) Take SOCI 102, or (2) Take a statistics course at community college that is currently articulated to SOCI 15.
See the following websites for more information on articulation agreements: transfer.sjsu.edu OR artic.sjsu.edu OR assist.org

6. Lower Division Transfer Credit for Major
Transfer credit not posted?  
as soon as possible
So you don’t duplicate courses and know early if there are items that are needed

7. Sociology Electives: 15 Units
General Sociology: Most flexible choices in classes, broad categories.
Concentration in Social Interaction: Focus on micro-sociology (social interaction, socialization, personality and behavior)
Concentration in Community Change: Focus on macro-sociology (communities, organizations, public and community service, changing society)
Concentration in Race and Ethnic Studies: Interdisciplinary course sequence covering Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Mexican American Studies, and Native American Studies.
Concentration in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Focuses on how gender and gender identity, race, class, sexuality, and nation shape lives.

8. SSTP Graduation Requirements Single Subject Degree Program:
You need 120 units to graduate from SJSU.
56-58 units in the major
44-46 units (upper division core) + 12 units (lower division core)
(Upper Division = Classes numbered 100 and above)
This major is designed for students interested in teaching history, political science (government), economics, or social science in high school or middle school.
SKIP FOR NON-SSTP GROUP—PLUS THE CATALOG INFO ISN’T UPDATED
Catalog
(Go to info.sjsu.edu for updated catalogs.)

9. SSTP Graduation Requirements Multiple Subject Degree Program:
You need 120 units to graduate from SJSU.
36 units in the major
30 units (upper division core) + 6 units (lower division core)
(Upper Division = Classes numbered 100 and above)
This major is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school.
SKIP FOR NON-SSTP GROUP—PLUS THE CATALOG INFO ISN’T UPDATED
Catalog
(Go to info.sjsu.edu for updated catalogs.)

10. GE & General Advising/ACCESS
ACCESS = College of Social Sciences Advising Center located in Clark Hall 240.
General Education Advising
Help with decisions about changing majors
Academic policy related questions
Peer advising
Academic Advice and tips about how to navigate your way around SJSU
(408)
Major Advising: See the Department Advisors

11. SJSU Studies (Upper General Education)
Four courses in SJSU Studies: Area R, S, V and Area Z
Passage of the WST is required before taking these courses.
If you don’t pass WST the first time, enroll in ENGL 100A or LLD 100A
Area Z: Written Communication (SOCI 100W) must be taken in the major. We do not accept other departments’ 100W.
If you pass the WST with a score of 11 or 12, you may petition to waive 100W
Area R: Earth and Environment
Area S: Self and Society
AAS 175 – Asian American Communities
AAS 185 – Multicultural Perspectives within American Society
SOCS 138 – US in Historical & Social Science Perspectives
SOCI 162 – Race & Ethnic Studies
WOMS 101 – The Study of Women
Area V: Culture and Civilization
WOMS 102 – The Global Study of Women
100W, as a pre-requisite or co-requisite, is strongly recommended for SJSU Studies courses.
If you pass the WST with an 11 or 12 you may be eligbile to waive 100W
WST registration dates are coming up on May 11, June 29

12. Probation & Disqualification in the Major
The Sociology Department follows the same guidelines as the University for probation & disqualification (DQ).
If you are disqualified in Sociology, you will have one opportunity for reinstatement. After a second disqualification, you will have to find another major.
It is possible to receive a “D-” in a course in the major and graduate, but your major GPA must be 2.0 and your overall SJSU GPA must be 2.0 for graduation.

13. S.I.S.S. Faculty Come early and often!
All Faculty Are Involved in Major Advising and Are Available for Drop-In Advising Hours.
Dr. Maria Luisa Alaniz (Professor) Sociology of Education, Race & Ethnic Relations; Social Science Teacher Preparation Program Coordinator
Dr. William Armaline (Associate Professor) Education, Human Rights; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Tanya Bakhru (Associate Professor) Global Women, Sexualities; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Coordinator; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Natalie Boero (Associate Professor) Medical Sociology, Qualitative Methods, Socialization; Designated Undergraduate Sociology Advisor
Dr. Peter Chua (Professor) Global Sociology, Social Theory, Sexualities, Urban and City Life; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Hien Do (Professor) Vietnamese Americans, Asian American Communities, Asian American Studies; Asian American Studies Program Coordinator; Sociology Advisor
On Sabbatical Dr. Faustina DuCros (Assistant Professor) Race and Ethnicity, Internal Migration, Immigration, Sociology of Black Communities, Media, Place, Qualitative Methods; Designated Undergraduate Sociology Advisor
Dr. Carlos Garcia (Professor) Quantitative Methods, Immigration, Race & Ethnic Relations; Chair
Dr. Shahin Gerami (Professor) Women & Islam, Global Women; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Program Advisor; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Amy Leisenring (Professor) Gender, Qualitative Methods, Family, Intimate Partner Violence, Higher Education; ACCESS Center Director; Graduate Advisor
Dr. Susan B. Murray (Professor) Gender, Family, Family Violence; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton (Professor) Social Action, Community Change, Poverty, Race and Ethnic Relations, Social Inequality); Sociology Advisor
Dr. Wendy Rouse (Assistant Professor) Social Science Education, Progressive Era Childhood and Women's History; Social Science Teacher Preparation Advisor
Dr. Preston Rudy (Assistant Professor) Theory, Social Change, Work & Organizations, Labor Movements; Sociology Advisor
Dr. Megan Thiele (Assistant Professor) Sociology of Higher Education, Environmental Sociology, Statistics and Quantitative Methods; Sociology Advisor
Come early and often!

14. Advising in the Major
Major Advisors can help you find resources and info related to their field, and help create a career plan using major requirements for graduation.
Drop-In Major Advising
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO YOUR ADVISING SESSION:
"My Academics" Homepage (print screen)
Course History (via "My Academics")
Unofficial transcripts from SJSU
Unofficial transcripts from previous college(s) OR print a copy of the "Transfer Credit" report from MySJSU "My Academics" section
Please visit sjsu.edu/siss/advising for full list of major advisors and their drop-in office hours.

15. Apply for Graduation!
When you are going to complete 85 units and are 2 semesters away from graduating, you must submit an application packet to your graduation evaluator at the Office of the Registrar.
Application for Graduation
Contract for Major Form
Contract(s) for Minor Form, if applicable
2 Copies of Transcripts, 1 Transfer Credit Report
Go to sjsu.edu/siss/applying_for_graduation/ for step by step instructions and the forms to include. You will need to meet with a major advisor to review/approve your contract and then you may submit to the Office of the Registrar.

16. Do Not Hesitate To Ask Questions – sociology@sjsu.edu
Other Information
(Sociology Dept. Webpage)
(Sociology Forms)
(University Advising Hub)
Note the add/drop dates on the academic calendar and the requirements for withdrawing from courses. You cannot just drop a course because you’re not doing well.
Late Adds: Beginning Fall 2013, we will not allow students to allow after the add deadline unless they have been dropped due to administrative reasons.
Do Not Hesitate To Ask Questions –