Degree Details
  • Required Major Units
    50
  • Cost Per Unit
    $613
  • Estimated Major Cost
    $31k
  • Avg. Completion (Months)
    18
  • Accreditation
    WASC Accredited

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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology



Overview

Understanding the “big picture”

An online bachelor's degree in sociology from California Baptist University Online & Professional Studies prepares graduates for entry into the world of business, industry, government, non-profit, and social services. The sociological perspective is critical for working in today’s highly diverse labor market.

Sociology is the study of society which utilizes scientific research methodology to develop knowledge of human social activity. The program emphasizes the study of large-scale institutional structures, collective behavior, social problems, and the dynamics of social interaction. The program provides the core foundation for understanding the social structure and its patterns. 

CBU Online’s sociology degree program is designed to prepare sociology students to be well rounded  and well-versed in the key principles of today's dynamic society as courses cover a full gamut of key behavioral science topics, including: building skill in strategy, innovative problem-solving, and critical thinking relevant to today’s social work environment.

Career Outlook*     

              Career Opportunities:

  • Guidance Counselor
  • Human Resources (HR) Representative
  • Lawyer
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Research Analyst

Expected Job Growth:

  • Average 9%
  • Job Opening: 3,000

              Average Median Pay:

                                     $83,420/annual

Student Testimonials

The online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree program is designed to take students through a journey that embraces personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Students graduating from the program will be equipped to address issues in a global context, with the ethical standards of a Christian heritage. In addition, students will leave the program with the capacity to self-reflect, think critically, lead and engage others, and make effective decisions.

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Course Requirements

Prerequisites To Program

Composition

Composition

This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
ENG113 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Brook, Tiffany
Summer 2023
ENG113 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Bowley, Vanessa Lynn
Summer 2023
ENG113 CE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A White, Guy E.
Fall 2023
ENG113 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 DE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG113 BE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 CE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Composition

Intermediate Composition

Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
ENG123 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Tronti, Jennifer
Summer 2023
ENG123 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Youngren, Selina Brigette
Summer 2023
ENG123 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Fisher, Erin Lynne
Summer 2023
ENG123 DE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2023
ENG123 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Sexton, Adeleigh P.
Summer 2023
ENG123 FE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Tronti, Jennifer
Fall 2023
ENG123 DE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 JE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 NE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 OE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 KE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 CE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 CE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 DE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 HE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 IE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 DE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 FE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Algebra OR MAT 144 Introduction to Statistics

Intermediate Algebra OR MAT 144 Introduction to Statistics

This course satisfies the math competency for the general education requirements. It will include instruction in the following areas; roots and radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: MAT 095 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
MAT115 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Zeidan, Effat
Summer 2023
MAT115 CE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Zeidan, Effat
Summer 2023
MAT115 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Morris, Elizabeth Ann
Fall 2023
MAT115 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
MAT115 FE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
MAT115 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
MAT115 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
MAT115 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
MAT115 FE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
MAT115 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
MAT115 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
MAT115 DE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
MAT115 CE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
MAT115 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
MAT115 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
MAT115 CE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
MAT115 DE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
MAT115 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
MAT115 CE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in social settings. It includes major theories of human behavior in terms of culture, socialization, primary groups, stratification and social class, population, family, religion, and social change. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
SOC213 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A D'Auria, Stephanie Chauntel
Summer 2023
SOC213 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Beeman, Steven A.
Fall 2023
SOC213 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC213 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC213 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC213 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC213 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC213 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC213 CE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC213 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC213 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC213 CE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC213 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC213 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Methodology Requirements (17 units)

Reading & Writing in the Behavioral Sciences

Reading & Writing in the Behavioral Sciences

In this course, students learn to write formal manuscripts using APA style. They also learn to read, understand, and critically evaluate behavioral science research as presented in academic journals and conferences. Learners in this course build foundational skills needed to succeed in their future courses. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
BEH250 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Alzen, Jessica L.
Summer 2023
BEH250 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Haggerty-Lester, Tracey Kim
Fall 2023
BEH250 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH250 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH250 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH250 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH250 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH250 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH250 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH250 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Introduction to Research Methods

Introduction to Research Methods

This course provides a comprehensive overview of both quantitative and qualitative research methods used in behavioral science research, along with an understanding of the ethical considerations and other challenges involved in good research design. Additional topics include measurement, sampling, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Prerequisite: BEH 250. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
BEH290 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A McMillan, William M.
Summer 2023
BEH290 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Mills, Jamie D.
Fall 2023
BEH290 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH290 BE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH290 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH290 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH290 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH290 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH290 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH290 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Epistemology and Worldview

Epistemology and Worldview

This course examines the basic models of integrating the Christian faith and modern behavioral sciences, including the development of Biblical examples of worldview and epistemology. Emphasis is placed upon the student's development of a personal theory of integration. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
BEH333 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Brown, Robyn H.
Summer 2023
BEH333 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A McMillan, William M.
Fall 2023
BEH333 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH333 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH333 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH333 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH333 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH333 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH333 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH333 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH333 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH333 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Statistics and Research Methodology I

Statistics and Research Methodology I

This course introduces the various quantitative and qualitative methodologies utilized in behavioral science research. Also included are the collection, treatment, and interpretation of data in research and testing using a statistical analysis application. Prerequisites: BEH 290, and either MAT 115 or STA 144. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 3 hours. (4 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
BEH383 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Crosby, Robert G.
Summer 2023
BEH383 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Crosby, Robert G.
Fall 2023
BEH383 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH383 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH383 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH383 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH383 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH383 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH383 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH383 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Statistics and Research II

Statistics and Research II

This course presents some of the more complex quantitative and qualitative methodologies utilized in behavioral science research. It builds on the various concepts of quantitative research, qualitative research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation introduced in previous courses. This course continues the development of student proficiency with basic and intermediate functions of a statistical analysis application. Prerequisite: BEH 383. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (4 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
BEH385 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Crosby, Robert G.
Summer 2023
BEH385 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Crosby, Robert G.
Fall 2023
BEH385 BE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH385 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
BEH385 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH385 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH385 CE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
BEH385 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH385 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
BEH385 BE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH385 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
BEH385 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Upper Division Requirements (27 units)

Self and Society

Self and Society

Self and society seeks to answer the process questions concerning the ways and the reasons social forces affect social outcomes, often by affecting the thinking and action of individuals in society. Although the specific topics investigated by microsociologists range widely the focus on external social influences on individual attitudes and social interaction remains the constant perspective, which unifies the field. In this course, we shall apply that perspective to a range of topics generally concerned with how we influence others and are, in turn, influenced by them. (3.0 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
SOC301 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A D'Auria, Stephanie Chauntel
Summer 2023
SOC301 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Thai, Yvonne
Fall 2024
SOC301 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC301 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Marriage and Family

Marriage and Family

This course addresses the social institutions of marriage and family using a theoretical and research-based approach to examine the social, behavioral, and psychological aspects as they are practiced in American culture. The course discusses dating, mate selection, the experience of marriage, marital challenges, and diversity in family forms. The course defines and evaluates marriage and the family from sociological, psychological, and biblical perspectives. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
SOC323 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Thai, Yvonne
Summer 2023
SOC323 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Thai, Yvonne
Summer 2023
SOC323 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Thai, Yvonne
Fall 2023
SOC323 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC323 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC323 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC323 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC323 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC323 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC323 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC323 CE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC323 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC323 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC323 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Social Problems

Social Problems

A study of the nature and meaning of social problems and deviant behavior in American Society. The incidence and characteristics of selected social problems of major public interest will be explored. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
SOC335 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC335 BE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC335 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Deviant Behavior

Deviant Behavior

This course primarily examines the definition and social construction of deviant behavior. Major sociological perspectives and theories will be applied. Specific topics of exploration include various forms of interpersonal violence, suicide, mental disorder, sexuality, substance use and abuse, and internet deviance. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2024
SOC337 BE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC337 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Group Dynamics and Social Movements

Group Dynamics and Social Movements

The course addresses the sociological and social psychology dimensions of group behavior, the influences on the socialization of the individual, social interaction and impacts on patterned roles and authority structures. Theories will be applied in group experiences, observations, writing, and problem solving. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
SOC338 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Mshigeni, Deogratius
Summer 2023
SOC338 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Mshigeni, Deogratius
Fall 2024
SOC338 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
SOC338 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

This course will focus on the sociological approach to the ascribed statuses of race, class, and gender in American Society. Also explores how these social concepts are perceived, reinforced, and altered through social institutions, social interaction, media influence, and the dynamics of social change. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Spring 2024
SOC345 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC345 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Sociology of Gender

Sociology of Gender

An examination of the way in which macro institutions and micro institutions structure gender relations in society, and how gender in turn structures and stratifies the social order. From the perspective of personal identity, we will ask how it is that we experience ourselves as male and female. The social consequences of gender stratification are considered including such substantive topic areas as the sexual division of labor, sexual politics, and sexual violence. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2024
SOC347 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
SOC347 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Sociology of Health and Illness

Sociology of Health and Illness

This course applies sociological principles to medicine, health, illness, and health care. Topics include but are not limited to: medical and sociological models of illness, epidemiology, epidemics, an (abbreviated) history of medicine in the West, public health, the social stratification of illness, medicalization and de-medicalization of illness, disability, individuals? experience of illness, the medical profession, health care systems in developing countries, health care provision, access and delivery, complementary and alternative health care, and, the contemporary U.S. health movement. (3.0 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
SOC352 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
SOC352 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Social Theory

Social Theory

This course introduces classical and contemporary sociological theories to examine the fundamental forces that influence human interactions in daily living. Specific emphasis is given to the relationships between social institutions, social and economic power, socially constructed reality, and cultural effects on individual identity, expression, and opportunities in society. Recognition of the differences between the secular patterns of norms and behaviors are paralleled with faith integration on constructs of beliefs and behaviors. Prerequisite: SOC 213. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Spring 2024
SOC381 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
SOC381 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Additional Program Courses (6 units)

Overview of the Bible

Overview of the Bible

A general survey of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian writings (New Testament) with special emphasis to the religious and national life of the Hebrew people, the life of Jesus, and the development of the early church. An Online and Professional Studies requirement for Online and Professional Studies degree programs only. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
CST100 DE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Ra, Karla Noles
Summer 2023
CST100 FE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Raquel, Sylvie T.
Summer 2023
CST100 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Meek, Russell Len
Summer 2023
CST100 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
Summer 2023
CST100 IE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Cate, James J.
Summer 2023
CST100 JE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A May, Gary R.
Summer 2023
CST100 HE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Stamps, Robert Lucas
Summer 2023
CST100 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
Fall 2023
CST100 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 DE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 UE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 VE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 SE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 TE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 FE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 A1 Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 DE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 JE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 KE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 NE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 PE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 RE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 SE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 UE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 OE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 QE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 TE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 ME Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 LE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 IE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 HE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 IE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 KE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 DE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 JE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 FE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 DE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 IE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 KE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 HE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 JE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Foundations of Christian Thought

Foundations of Christian Thought

An introduction and primer to Christian theology with special emphasis on identifying the importance and development of a Christian worldview, understanding the doctrine of scripture and biblical authority, learning to do theology, comprehending the relationship between truth, faith and reason, and applying a biblical worldview to the Christian life. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
CST302 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Meek, Russell Len
Summer 2023
CST302 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Wilhite, Shawn J.
Summer 2023
CST302 HE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Howe, Timothy D.
Summer 2023
CST302 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Wilhite, Shawn J.
Summer 2023
CST302 IE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Howe, Timothy D.
Summer 2023
CST302 DE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Gill, John J
Summer 2023
CST302 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Bishop, James Adam
Summer 2023
CST302 JE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Schmidt, Russell Joseph
Summer 2023
CST302 FE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Ford, Coleman M.
Fall 2023
CST302 JE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 LE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 FE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 JE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 DE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 IE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 KE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 KE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 JE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 CE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 DE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 HE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 DE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 JE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

General Education Requirements

Faculty

Yvonne Thai

Yvonne Thai, Ph.D.

Faculty Lead

Professor of Sociology, Program Coordinator for Sociology and Director of Online Education for CBSS

Office Phone: (951) 343-3984
Email: ythai@calbaptist.edu
Department: Behavioral Sciences
Deogratius Mshigeni

Deogratius Mshigeni, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Sociology/ Program Coordinator of Bachelors in Human Services

Office Phone: (951) 343-2454
Email: dmshigeni@calbaptist.edu
Department: Behavioral Sciences

Admission Requirements

  • 24 transferrable units preferred or High School Diploma/Equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0

Step 1:

Apply Online

Step 1a:

Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA
CBU FAFSA School Code: 001125

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Step 3:

Student will supply official transcripts to admissions counselor

Step 4:

Admissions counselor will meet with you to complete the registration process and provide an estimated financial aid award/education financing plan*

Step 5:

Admissions counselor will introduce you to your Academic “One Stop Advisor” to complete your academic degree plan and assist you in navigating your academic career to graduation.





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Tuition & Financial Aid

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Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the University student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree, graduates will be able to:

  1. Explain the classical, contemporary, gender and postmodern theoretical frameworks and core concepts of sociology
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of multiple key substantive areas within the field of sociology including marriage and family, social problems, deviant behavior, and group dynamics
  3. Demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence including cultural self-awareness, cultural difference, and respectful communication in cross-cultural settings
  4. Express the concepts and theories in sociology using excellent written and editing skills following style and guideline requirements; combining and synthesizing thoughts and ideas with clarity and fluency
  5. Express the concepts and theories in sociology using oral presentation skills with clarity, professional demeanor and dress, combining and synthesizing existing ideas to formulate convincing ideas and/or arguments
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues in a variety of social contexts including a Biblical worldview
  7. Evaluate several research methodologies including both qualitative and quantitative research designs, the different types of data collection and analysis

Contact Us


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Phone: 951-343-3927
877-228-5657
Email: cbuonline@calbaptist.edu

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Phone: 951-343-3900
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Phone: 951-343-4236
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Phone: 951-343-4371
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