Sociology Minor

18 Credits

The 18-credit minor in Sociology emphasizes developing the knowledge and skills necessary for students to think critically and imaginatively about social issues and to promote social betterment. The minor has four required courses: SOC 102 Introduction to Cultural Diversity, SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology, SOC 255 Sociological Inquiry and SOC 370 Sociological Theory. The remaining two courses in the minor are electives that can be taken in any of several areas of study within the field of Sociology.

The goals of the minor include the acquisition of knowledge about human diversity, social inequality, and the pursuit of social justice. The Sociology minor not only complements the Social Work and Criminal Justice majors offered in the department, but also many other majors across disciplines within the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, health sciences, education and management.

Program Features

Required courses:

SOC 102	GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity	3 credits
SOC 111	GN: Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
SOC 255	Sociological Inquiry	3 credits
SOC 370	Sociological Theory	3 credits

Additional requirements:

6 credits of Sociology electives. Eligible courses include:

SOC 201	GN: The Comparison of Societies	3 credits
SOC 231	GN: Marriage and Family	3 credits
SOC 241	GN: Contemporary Social Problems	3 credits
SOC 290	Special Topics:	(Semester hours arranged)
SOC 331	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3 credits
SOC 341	Advanced Criminology	3 credits
SOC 342	Juvenile Delinquency	3 credits
SOC 343	Racial and Cultural Minorities	3 credits
SOC 344	Social Deviance	3 credits
SOC 372	Sociology of Religion	3 credits
SOC 374	Political Sociology	3 credits
SOC 377	Sociology of Women	3 credits

Of these, no more than one can be taken below the 300 level.