For more information regarding Sociology Faculty , please click on the highlighted words. The Sociology program at Cal Poly is intended to meet several goals. It is designed to provide a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue graduate training in Sociology or related fields such as Criminal Justice and Public Administration and professional programs in Social Work and law. In addition, it also provides an excellent background for entry level positions in management, in both public an private sectors. In the world of business, industry, and government, the Sociology major provides a strng base for careers in personnel, management, training, sales, and related occupational fields.
Many graduates work in government positions at the city, county, state, or federal level.
In addition, many of our Sociology graduates are pursuing careers in the helping professions including health and medical services. Finally, some of our students, after completing their graduate education, pursue careers in Sociology in both academic and non-academic settings. The department also offers minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice and Corrections . The Psychology and Sociology minors are not open to students with majors in Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, or Sociology, but the Criminal Justice and Corrections minor may be taken by students in any of these majors, except students in the Criminology option. This program is a multidisciplinary grouping of courses which have been specifically selected to fulfill the needs of students presently working in or planning for careers in law enforcement or corrections.