» Recommended Classes for First-Year Sociology Majors

Here are the classes that we recommend you take during your first year as a Sociology major at Chapman. 

In your first semester, students typically take 12-15 credits (most classes are 3 credits; those with labs are 4). 12 credits are required to be in full-time status.

Introductory Math Requirement

As an incoming first-year student, you must take a math assessment. If you place into Math 100 (Learning and Studying Mathematics for Understanding), then you must enroll in this course in your first year (fall or spring semester). For more information, visit our Math Assessment webpage

General Education Classes

You can choose a General Education (GE) class from any GE category – it’s your choice. In general, the following GE areas are recommended to begin/complete during your first year:

GE Language Study (strongly recommended)
GE Quantitative Inquiry

Note: Some GE courses may “double count” with your major or minor. Students can share up to 9 credits between major and GE requirements and can share up to 6 credits between minor and GE requirements. Visit the General Education Program site to review the GE policies and see a list of approved courses for each GE area.

You can learn more about general education on our General Education: How it Works page.


Fall Semester

SOC Majors are part of the Block Scheduling program for first-year students in the Fall 2023 semester. You will be pre-registered by the department in two SOC courses in May/June. You can then build the rest of your schedule around these required major courses.

FFC 100D - You Choose! 
Credits: 3

All first-year students at Chapman have to take First Year Foundations. The class will introduce you to college and there is a different topic for every major. As a Sociology major, you must select an FFC 100D option from the Wilkinson College - Engaging the World category. 

SOC 101 (Block Scheduled)
Credits: 3 
 

ANTH 102 (Block Scheduled)
Credits: 3

GE class or Minor Exploration class
Credits: 3

GE class or Minor Exploration class 
Credits: 3


Spring Semester

SOC/ANTH course  
Credits: 3

SOC/ANTH course or Major Elective - Select discipline
Credits: 3

Note: Take a course within one of the following major elective discipline options: Sociology (SOC), Anthropology (ANTH), Women's Studies (WMST), Humanities (HUM- Latinx and Latin American Studies only), American Studies (AMST). The Department of Sociology lists upcoming courses in all of these disciplines and maintains a recommended course map on their website at https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/sociology/ 

GE class or Minor Exploration class 
Credits: 3 

GE class or Minor Exploration class 
Credits: 3

GE class or Minor Exploration class
Credits: 3