Overview

Through coursework, internships, independent studies and collaborative research with faculty, the Sociology programme at California State University Long Beach encourages a commitment to social justice based on an appreciation of social and intellectual diversity and an awareness of social inequality.

The major in sociology is intended to serve as preparation for careers in teaching, delivery and administration of social and health services, urban and environmental studies, law, government service at local, state and federal levels and related occupations. The major also provides training for advanced graduate work in sociology, social work and other social sciences.

Sociology is also recommended as a second major or minor for students of all other social sciences; for business; for the humanities; especially literature and theatre arts; for ethnic and area studies; for journalism and other various applied arts and sciences.

Key Facts

Identify and apply sociological concepts and theories to understand social phenomena.
Critically evaluate explanations of human behavior, social phenomena, and social processes locally and globally.
Identify how social structures create and reproduce different forms of social inequality, locally and globally.
Apply social scientific principles to understand the social world.
Evaluate the quality of social scientific data.
Rigorously analyze social scientific data.
Communicate in a clear and coherent manner in both written and oral communication.
Use sociological knowledge to inform public understanding and policy debates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Trends and Problems
Classical Sociological Theory
Modern Sociological Theory
Problems in International Social Conflict
The Sociology of Migration and Immigration
Un-Imaging the Middle East
Environmental Sociology
Sociology of Globalization
Sociology of Human Rights and Social Justice
Sociology of Gender
Race, Gender and Class
Social Stratification
Sociology of Sexualities
Social Order and Social Change
Racism, Power, and Inequality
Poverty and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18972 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6450 USD / year

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Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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