School of Undergraduate Studies

Sociology Minor

• Program Objectives
• Course Requirements

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Sociology

Students may seek an academic minor in sociology.

Minor in Sociology

The sociology minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of contemporary sociological theory and research and applying it to social issues, including globalization, social inequality, diversity, health care, education, family, work, and religion.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in sociology will be able to:

• Discuss the role of sociology in understanding societal reality and social issues.
• Critically analyze theoretical orientations in sociology.
• Apply sociological theory and research to define and present alternatives for solving contemporary social problems.
• Communicate sociological concepts and terminology effectively.
• Discuss the relationship between the individual and society from a sociological perspective.
• Discuss micro and macro levels of sociological analysis and their roles in examining social reality.
• Use information technology to access and retrieve sociological literature.
• Apply sociological concepts to understand diversity in American society and the place of American society within a larger global context.

Sociology Minor - Course Requirements

A minor in sociology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in sociology. All SOCY courses apply. Students should take SOCY 100 as the first course in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements). Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.