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

2. General Overview of the Major
The undergraduate degree program tracks:
Sociology Concentrations:
BA, Sociology
BA, Sociology, concentration in Community Change
BA, Sociology, concentration in Social Interaction
BA, Sociology, concentration in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
BA, Sociology, concentration in Race and Ethnic Studies
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.
Core Sociology: (27 Units)
Refer to the Major Roadmap and Handouts for sequencing of courses. Elective requirements vary by major concentration.
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: Senior Capstone, or SOCI 104B: Advanced Quantitative Methods or SOCI 105B: Advanced Qualitative Methods
SOCI 15 (GE: B4) or SOCI 102: Statistics
SOCI 100W: Writing Workshop (GE:Z)
SOCI 101: Social Theory

4. 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 015 or 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

5. Sociology Core Sequence:
Take and pass the WST as soon as possible! This will allow you to take 100W.
SOCI 100W (Writing Workshop): This is a Pre/co-requisite for SOCI 101
SOCI 101 (Social Theory): Note this class should be taken with SOCI 100W. This will allow you to take SOCI 104 and SOCI 105
SOCI 104 (Quantitative Research Methods): SOCI 15/102 (Statistics) and SOCI 101 are pre-requisites for this course. This will make you eligible to take a Capstone class.
SOCI 105 (Qualitative Research Methods): SOCI 101 is pre-requisite for this course. This will make you eligible to take a Capstone class.
Sociology Capstone*
SOCI 181B**(Senior Sociology Capstone): This class 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 who are interested in research may take either:
SOCI 104B** (Advanced Quantitative Research Methods)
SOCI 105B** (Advanced Qualitative Methods).
NOTES:
* You are only required to take either SOCI 181B OR SOCI 104B OR SOCI 105B.
** A methods class is a pre-requisite for all capstone classes.

6. Sociology Electives (Vary By Concentration): 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.

7. 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
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

8. Academic Advising Major Advising: See the SISS Advising Faculty
Minor Advising: See the Intended Department Advisor
GE Advising: See the Academic Counseling Center for Excellence in the Social Sciences (ACCESS 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
Probation and Disqualification
(408)

9. SISS Advising Faculty Designated Undergraduate Sociology Advisors
Dr. Faustina DuCros
Dr. Elizabeth Sweet
Other Sociology Major and Minor Advisors
Asian American Studies Minor Advisors
Dr. William Armaline
Dr. Hien Do
Dr. Natalie Boero
Dr. Yvonne Kwan
Dr. Peter Chua
Dr. Joanne Rondilla
Dr. Carlos E. Garcia
Sociology of Education Minor Advisors
Dr. Susan B. Murray (On Leave Fall 2019)
Dr. Maria Luisa Alaniz
Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton
Dr. Preston Rudy
Dr. Megan Thiele (On Leave AY 19/20)
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Advisors
Dr. Tanya Bakhru
Dr. Shahin Gerami
Come early and often!

10. What Classes Do I Register For?
Four Questions:
What classes did you take at the community college?
Did you take and pass the WST?
What is your concentration?
What classes are available?
Try to take the core courses as soon as possible
If you can’t take core classes take major electives
Classes for minor
University electives

11. Case Study #1 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and Statistics at Community College
Passed the WST
In the WGSS Concentration
Minor in Biology
Wants to take 15 units

12. Case Study #1 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and Statistics at Community College
Passed the WST
In the WGSS Concentration
Minor in Biology
Wants to take 15 units
What Should/Could the Student Take?
SOCI 100W
SOCI 101
SOCI 116 or Major Elective
Area R,S, or V
Minor Elective (Consult Minor Department)

13. Case Study #2 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology and Statistics at Community College but did not take Social Problems
Passed the WST
In the Social Interaction Concentration
No Minor
Wants to take 12 units

14. Case Study #2 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology and Statistics at Community College but did not Take Social Problems
Passed the WST
In the Social Interaction Concentration
No Minor
Wants to take 12 units
What Should/Could the Student Take?
SOCI 080 (Social Problems)
SOCI 100W
SOCI 101
SOCI 116 or Major Elective or Area R,S, or V

15. Case Study #3 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and Statistics at Community College
Has not passed the WST
In the General Concentration
No Minor
Wants to take 15 units

16. Case Study #3 Background Information
Took Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and Statistics at Community College
Has not passed the WST
In the General Concentration
No Minor Wants to take 15 units
What Should/Could the Student Take?
Take the WST
SOCI 116
Major Elective
Major Elective or University Elective

17. Applying for Graduation
When you are close to 90 units, meet with a Designated Undergraduate Sociology Advisor to determine if it is time for you to apply for graduation.

18. Tips for Being Successful at SJSU
Become familiar with the department website.
The SISS Department office is located on the second floor of Dudley Moorhead Hall (DMH) in room 241.
Use your sjsu.edu .
Include you SJSU ID number in your s.
Become familiar with your MyProgress report.
Don’t know how to address your teacher? Use “Professor.”
Sign up for the Writing Skills Test (WST) as soon as possible.
Complete SOCI 100W and SOCI 101 before the start of your third semester at SJSU.
Complete either SOCI 104 or 105 (ideally both) before the start of your fourth semester at SJSU.
Arrive to campus extra early on the first few days of class to find parking and your classrooms.
When you create your schedule, take into account that in addition to being on a new campus, you will be transitioning from lower division to primarily upper division classes.
The University encourages students to take 15 units per semester to complete their degrees in two years.
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 and your overall SJSU GPA must be 2.0 for graduation.
If your transfer units have not posted by the first day of class
If you have a question ask a Designated Undergraduate Sociology Advisor

19. Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Dudley Moorhead Hall
DMH 241
) (408) *
: sjsu.edu/siss