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Sociology studies social behavior, social institutions, and social structure. We offer a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Sociology. There are two options for our B.A. students, one in General Sociology and one in Law and Society.  And for students majoring in other fields, we offer three minors, one in General Sociology, one in Social Gerontology, and one in Law and Society. The Department offers a wide range of interesting courses, centralized graduate and undergraduate advisement, student organizations, and an excellent teaching faculty and staff. Many of our professors have been recognized for their accomplishments. Among our distinguished faculty are Dr. Lawrence K. Hong, Dr. Terry Kandal, and Dr. Eui-Young Yu who have been honored as Outstanding Professors by the University. Additionally, Dr. Bernard Berk, Dr. Cristina Bodinger-deUriarte, Dr. Lawrence K. Hong, and Dr. K. William Wasson have received  Outstanding Faculty Awards, which are presented by students of the Department. Additionally, Dr. K. William Wasson received the Honored Faculty Award from the A. S. I. and the Mentoring Excellence Award from the Sociology Club.  Other faculty are well-known for their work and publications in such areas as youth crime and delinquency, deviance, criminology, popular culture, women’s studies, law, emotions, and the Korean and Latino community. Overall, the Department of Sociology at Cal State LA is a very vibrant and exciting place to be.

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