The Social Sciences Department at Cal Poly offers bachelor’s degrees and minors in Anthropology-Geography and Sociology, as well as a minor in Latin American Studies. Within each major, students are required to choose a concentration relevant to their future career endeavors. The Anthropology-Geography major concentrations include global studies and international development, environmental studies and sustainability, and human ecology. Sociology majors can choose a concentration in criminal justice, organizations, or social services.
Students are trained in applied technical skills including GIS, remote sensing, research design, social data collection, and qualitative/quantitative methodology.
Modified from socialsciences.calpoly.edu
Senior Projects from 2014
Trends in Midwifery in the United States, Alexandra P. Alvarez
A Spatial Analysis of Crime in the City of San Luis Obispo Using Free and Open Source GIS Software, Chad Bunn
Geography of Development of Eastern Europe, Kathryn E. Dyas
A Sociological Perspective of the American Education System, Duskin Hobbs
The Association of the Nutrition Transition and the Development of Eating Disorders, Amy Kelly
Mapping and Analyzing Historical Sanborn Maps of San Luis Obispo from 1905 and 1950, Troy A. Lawson
The Benefits and Detriments of Non-Profit Organization Work in Underdeveloped Countries Across Africa, Collyn McCarty
Cosleeping: A Universal Human Phenomenon, Sarah E. Nasatir-Hilty
NUTRITION TRANSITION IN CALIFORNIA: EXAMINATION OF THE NUTRITION PROFILE, Desiree Rodriguez
Water in the 21st Century, Grayson Michael Shor
A Biomedical and Biocultural Approach to the Hispanic Paradox, Tess Wianecki
Senior Projects from 2013
Perceptions of Herbal Remedies among California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Students, Maria Cacciatore, Kimmie Layland, and Nicole Morrisey
An Environmental and Historical Study of the Nipomo Mesa Region, Jason C. Carr
Geographic Information Systems Analysis of Crime in San Luis Obispo for 2012, Eric DeLorme
A Sociological and Statistical Analysis of Fraternity Men's Attitudes on Rape and Sexual Assault, Cierra Ensign
Political Neutrality in Europe during World War II, Gary Gayer
A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS AND RATES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMIZATION IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Ivan Grishchenko
Gender Discrimination in the Workforce, Natalie Hays and Katherine Morrow
The Impact of Westernization on the Fijian Birth Model, Sophia Heick
Policies and Implementation of Global Development, Scott Kjorlien
Race and Education, Amy Krumpholz
AN ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW GUIDE TO STUDYING ABROAD AT CAL POLY, Kendall Loggins
HIGH SCHOOL BULLYING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION, Tracey Ruby Madrigal
Understanding the Increased Prevalence of Autism in the United States, Jenna Marie Mendes
Energy Conservation and Green Roofing, Michael Meskin