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.
The Department has provided computer access for its majors. The PC
is situated on the Department's front counter. Please feel free to
make use of it for checking on such things as class schedules, programs,
courses requirements, and the like.
Sociology Scholarships
Application Information now available!
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