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 | GE: Advanced Criminology | 3 credits |
| SOC 342 | GE: Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
| SOC 343 | GE: 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 | GE: WS: Sociology of Women | 3 credits |
Of these, no more than one can be taken below the 300 level.