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California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Sociology B.A. with Social Work Option

The Sociology major, with options in Criminology, Social Work and General Sociology, is housed in the Department of Psychology and Sociology. The Sociology major is designed to provide a substantial foundation in theoretical, methodological, and content areas of sociology, leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.

The Social Work option is designed to equip students with a basic understanding of social work and social welfare. Students in this option will gain an in-depth understanding of the current theoretical perspectives, skills, and ethical values of the profession as a foundation necessary for the future local or global social work practice. In addition to course work, field work and internships under faculty supervision provide students opportunities to further develop their skills by integrating theory with practice.

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