The Sociology Department at California State University Los Angeles provides a comprehensive program exploring human society and social interactions within the dynamic urban context of LA. With a strong emphasis on urban issues and social justice, the department equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills to understand complex social dynamics. The curriculum covers core sociological concepts, research methods, and specialized areas like inequality, race, gender, and criminology. Offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees, the department prepares graduates for diverse careers in fields such as social work, education, research, and government, where understanding social structures is essential. Faculty research and community engagement further enrich the learning experience.
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California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public university in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the California State University (CSU) system and offers 142 bachelor's degree programs, 122 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees. Cal State LA had a student body of 26,342 as of fall 2020, which includes 22,566 undergraduates and 3,776 graduate students. It is organized into 9 colleges that house a total of 4 schools and approximately 50 academic departments, divisions, and interdisciplinary programs.
