Wondering whether a degree in sociology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Location: Behavioral and Social Sciences Building 210
Phone: 530-898-6384
Email: sociology@csuchico.edu
In the Sociology Department, students study society’s complexities, engage in research and internships, and build skills to promote equity, justice, and meaningful social change.
Imagine you’re from another planet and you’ve been tasked with learning everything about life on Earth—that’s a sociologist’s perspective. Our program is for curious people who love asking big questions: why some groups have more power than others, or how our identities are shaped by social forces like race, gender, and class.
Finish your degree online with Chico State’s BA in Sociology, a flexible program connecting theory, research, and applied practice to prepare students for meaningful careers and graduate study.
Discover how the world works and why people act the way they do with a sociology minor. Dive into topics like social justice, inequality, and cultural change while gaining skills that open doors in almost any career.
Meet the people within the department.
From nonprofits to tech, classrooms to activism, Sociology at Chico State launches graduates into unexpected places, making impact everywhere.
Discover the ten reasons Sociology at Chico State stands out—affordable, flexible, diverse, and taught by award-winning faculty.
Student clubs and organizations such as the Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) Sociology Honor Society cultivate a culture of belonging and collegiality.
Wondering whether a degree in sociology might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Location: Behavioral and Social Sciences Building 210
Phone: 530-898-6384
Email: sociology@csuchico.edu