• Pioneering sociologist Auguste Comte referred to sociology as the "Queen of the Sciences" because it embodies the basics of all the other social sciences. Students selecting UC Davis’s sociology majors may choose from different concentrations (also referred to as "emphases") to suit their personal interests and career intentions. While their emphases allow students to concentrate their coursework in particular subfields, any emphasis chosen will be applicable to all career paths related to sociology.
  • The sociology major offers four different emphases: general, law and society, social services, or comparative studies and world development.
  • The sociology organizational studies major offers four tracks: business and society, public policy and social welfare, nonprofit and social movement organizations, or student-initiated.