The department also offers majors in Sociology/Administrative Studies, and Sociology/Law and Society; as well as a minor in sociology. All students must meet quarterly prior to course enrollment with the student affairs officer or the undergraduate advisor to develop a program of studies.

UCRfaculty research spans t??he whole spectrum of sociological inquiry, from micro-dynamics of human identity and emotions to larger processes involving social institutions, corporate organizations, and global social structures. Our current and emeritus faculty includes one of two UC sociologists to ever receive the distinction of University Professor, multiple Distinguished Professors, former presidents and vice presidents of the American and Pacific Sociological Associations (PSA, ASA), former editors of official ASA journals, ASA section chairs and council members, among other noteworthy titles. Our faculty is also incredibly productive. The most recent NRC data on publications, citations, grants and awards ranks UCR sociology second among UC sociology departments.