UC Merced Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Sociology were admitted (322 of 399). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.78.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis transfers starts with SOC 020, SOC 030 and SOC 035; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Sociology).
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 020 Social Problems
- SOC 030 Social Inequality
- SOC 035 Introduction to Political Sociology
- SOC 038 Sociology of Race and Racism
- SOC 060 Introduction to Sociology of Gender
Complete all of these
- SOC 010 Statistics for Sociology
- SOC 015 Sociological Research Methods
Lower division emphasis requirements
Required
- SOC 070 Introduction to Crime and Deviance
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Second course in english composition
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended but not required
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Sociology were admitted (322 of 399). UC publishes one figure for the whole major, not for each emphasis or option. Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.78.
Does UC Merced have a Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis?
UC Merced's Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis major preparation includes SOC 020, SOC 030, SOC 035, SOC 038, SOC 060 and SOC 010, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Merced for Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis?
Admitted Sociology, Justice, Law, and Society Emphasis transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.20–3.78.
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