Course Descriptions
Please consult the Undergraduate catalog for lower-division courses.
SOCL 5000 Seminar in Criminology (3 units)
Advanced study of crime causation and criminal classification; specialized group and individual treatment approaches. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Fall, Spring)
SOCL 5940 Field Work (1-4 units)
Students will be placed in an agency or organization to perform work of a sociological nature. Designed to give graduate students a meaningful experience in an actual work situation. Interns will work under joint supervision of the University and agency. A journal or project, readings, and attendance at weekly meetings are required. May be repeated up to 6 units (exceptions granted by request to the Dean of Graduate Studies). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
SOCL 5945 Field Placement (3 units)
Supervised field experience relevant to specific student needs. Intensive field placement in an appropriate agency or organization for 10 hours per week. Individual meetings and written reports are required for successful completion of course. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
SOCL 5950 Selected Topics in Sociology (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected topic in Sociology. Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
SOCL 5960 Graduate Project (3-6 units)
Alternative to a thesis. In some cases a graduate project may be more relevant to the student’s field than the graduate thesis. Prerequisites: Departmental approval and consent of graduate adviser. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
SOCL 5980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
For students capable of independent study in Sociology. Topics and supervising instructors may vary. May be repeated for a total of six units. Available for postbaccalaureate credit only. Prerequisite: B.A. in Sociology or other social science. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
SOCL 5990 Thesis (3-6 units)
Thesis research. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
