Academics | Sociology & Gerontology

Sociology & Gerontology

Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Minors: Gerontology, Sociology
Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies or Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Sociology.
Credentials: Social Sciences Subject Matter Preparation Program
Graduate certificate available in Gerontology

What you can earn

Social services case worker, $42,281 annually in our region.
Planned gift director, $85,756 annually in our region.

estimations calculated at www.salary.com as of August 2008

Our Faculty

Paul W. O’Brien (Chair), Ph.D., Colorado State (’92)
Walter E. Doraz, Ph.D., Washington State (’75)
Rhoda E. Macdonald, Ph.D., Minnesota (’79)
George D. Muedeking, Ph.D., Washington State (’72)
James Payne, Ph.D., Washington State (’73)
Agnes Riedmann, Ph.D., Nebraska (’90)
Stephen J. Schoenthaler, Ph.D., State Univ. of N.Y., Buffalo (’80)
Angel A. Sanchez, Ph.D., UCLA (’83)
Tamara Sniezek, Ph.D., UCLA (’02)
Ann M. Strahm, Ph.D., Oregon (’07)
Cathy L. Wong, M.A.,

About The College

Central to the mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is fostering an appreciation and understanding of the value of lifelong intellectual pursuit. The College is committed to a liberal arts curriculum that broadens the mind and encourages students to become active, engaged, compassionate participants in our diverse global society.

The College offers 15 majors and 25 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to five degrees and two certificate programs offered at the graduate level.

CHSS contact info
Founding Dean: Carolyn J. Stefanco
Interim Associate Dean:
Sari Miller-Antonio
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CHSS

Explore Further: Department Web site »

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology majors receive a strong grounding in traditional and contemporary social theory, methods of conducting social research, and techniques of analyzing social data.

Sociology & Gerontology Photo Recent graduates of the Sociology Department have applied their training to enter prestigious graduate schools or to obtain entry-level management and administrative positions with such varied organizations as large and small businesses, criminal justice agencies, child welfare organizations, local welfare and mental health departments, the criminal courts, and social service agencies.

Interesting classes you might take

Criminology
Social Inequalities
Juvenile Delinquency
The Family
Sociology of Youth
Sociology of Sex Roles
Sociology of Film
Social Change
Social Deviance

Course Spotlight
SOCL 3240: Social Deviance
The study of social behaviors which differ from the norm or expected behavior. Focus is on the reaction of segments of society to these behaviors; i.e., the process by which some behavior is ignored, other behaviors generate social sanctions, and certain behaviors are criminal.

What you can learn

Knowledge competency in sociology
The sociohistorical and theoretical groundings of sociology as a field of study and practice
Understanding of the reasoning process involved in theoretical construction
The facility for critical thinking, with the ability to separate fact from fallacy, myth from reality

Contact Information

Phone: (209) 667-3408
Fax: (209) 664-7034

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Sociology and Gerontology

CSU Stanislaus
Sociology & Gerontology
Bizzini Hall, Room 213
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382