• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Program Description

The B.A. in Sociology provides a liberal arts background, which teaches students to think critically; conceptualize problems; apply theories and concepts to real-world issues; collect, analyze and interpret data; carry out research projects; and understand issues of diversity. These skills prepare students for a wide variety of careers in fields such as social and human services, research and data analysis, nonprofit and public sector management, social work, education, labor relations, program evaluation, policy analysis, human resources, market research and community organizing. It also provides a foundation for students to pursue graduate education in sociology and related fields. If students choose, they can focus their studies in one of the following concentrations: Social Welfare and Social Justice, Inequality and Diversity, or Social Movements and Political Sociology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the field of sociology by showing competence in sociological theory, research methods and statistics.

SLO1: Students will show competence in understanding and applying classical and contemporary theories to understand the operation and organization of individuals, groups, institutions and broader society.

SLO2: Students will show competence in employing qualitative and quantitative research methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data commonly used by sociologists in empirical research.

SLO3: Students will be able to understand and perform basic statistical techniques commonly employed in sociological research and use that knowledge to interpret scholarship in the field of sociology.

Goal 2: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of general sociology and/or one (or more) of the following concentration areas: social welfare and social justice, inequality and diversity, social movements and political sociology.

SLO1: Students will be able to recall and comprehend concepts, principles, theories and knowledge in the field of sociology and (if applicable) their particular concentration.

SLO2: Students will have an understanding of the chronological and historical development of the field of sociology and (if applicable) their particular concentration.

Goal 3: Develop a global perspective for interpreting and understanding social issues and processes.

SLO 1: Students will demonstrate the ability to apply relevant sociological theories and perspectives to comprehend and contextualize current social issues and be able to recognize general social patterns in individuals, groups and institutions.

SLO 2: Students will show an understanding of how micro and macro level social processes relate to a variety of phenomena, including social stability and change, the behavior of groups and individuals and institutional dynamics (e.g. family, politics, economy, religion, education, law).

SLO 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend events in terms of their historical relevance and be able to understand connections between individuals’ biographies and the broader historical context in which they are embedded.

Goal 4: Develop sound critical thinking ability and effective oral and written communication skills.

SLO 1: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by evaluating the theories, perspectives, methods and analyses of scholars in the field of sociology.

SLO 2: Students will demonstrate competence in oral and written communication and be able to convey information in a manner commonly employed by academics in the field of sociology.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students will be considered for admission to CSUN if they meet the following requirements: Have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, or an average of "B" grades on an "A - F" letter grading scale. An international first-time freshman is a student applying to a bachelor's degree program who has not completed any post-secondary course work at a college or university. English language requirements: IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System: 6.0 or higher; iTEP Academic - International Test of English Proficiency - 5.0 or higher; PTE Academic - Pearson’s Test of English - 45 or higher; TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language: Internet Based score: 61, Paper-based score: 500. We do not accept TOEFL ITP.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$7,038.00 (¥ 45,563) /年

开学时间：2022八月28日, 2022一月22日

申请截止日期：31 May 2022, 31 October 2022

留学地点：College of Social and Behavioral SciencesSierra Hall, Room 401,18111 Nordhoff Street,NORTHRIDGE,California,91330, United States