The Department of Sociology offers seven distinct opportunities for educational involvement outside the classroom. These are available to all interested majors.

Honors Society

The UC Davis Sociology Department hosts the Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. Completion of an application (a PDF) is required.  To be eligible for membership a student must:

• have a GPA in sociology courses AND overall of 3.0 or above
• have completed at least four sociology courses
• be of junior, senior, or graduate standing
• completion of 46A or 46B or 103 or 106 (no substitutions accepted for honor society membership)
• completion of 100 or 191 (or in an emphasis that requires SOC 100)
  

Honors Program

An Honors Program is available to Sociology and Sociology-Organizational Studies majors who have demonstrated excellence in their field of study. To be eligible for the program, students must have a grade-point average of 3.5 in the major and the recommendation of a faculty sponsor familiar with their work. In addition to meeting the standard major requirements, the honors student writes an honors thesis and participates in a two-quarter honors seminar (course 194HA- 194HB). Successful completion of the Honors Program, when combined with College GPA requirements, enables the student to graduate with "High" or "Highest" Honors.

Faculty Assistantship (197T)

Undergraduates completing a Sociology course with distinction may, with the permission of the instructor, enroll in Sociology 197T (Tutoring in Sociology) and become their Faculty Assistant in that course the next time it is taught. This is for University credit and cannot be used to fulfill any major requirement. Contact your instructor to discuss this opportunity.

Special Study / Research Assistantship (199)

Sociology faculty play a pivotal role in maximizing your undergraduate education. They often have ongoing research projects which undergraduates can work on as volunteer research assistants and for which they can often receive academic credit (and, on occasion, financial compensation).  Or occasionally an advanced graduate student may advertise for this oppportunity.  Browse our web site to familiarize yourself with our faculty and their areas of interest in the Faculty section.  Meet them in person, either during office hours or by special appointment.

Undergraduate Research Award

Junior and Senior majors who complete a substantial piece of sociological research in the course of their studies are encouraged to submit their research to the department to be considered for the Annual Undergraduate Research Award in Sociology. The deadline for submission of papers is usually in early May and the decision is made by the Undergraduate Program Committee.  Ask an advisor about this opportunity.

Internship Opportunities

The Sociology Department does NOT sponsor individual internships.  There is, however, an internship option within the major course requirements that is only available with concurrent enrollment of SOC 193: Workshop in Field Research and SOC 192: Internship & Research Practicum.

Undergraduate Sociology Student Association (USSA)

This association is comprised of students whose goal is to broaden the undergraduate experience at UCD (through field trips, potlucks, colloquia, etc.). This organization serves to create a community atmosphere among undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff. Active student involvement in USSA is strongly encouraged.  Ask a peer advisor for more information.