Sociology Minor

The Sociology minor provides a general overview to the discipline of sociology. (Earning a “C” or higher in SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology is a prerequisite for SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory.)

Requirements: 18 Credit Hours (Total)

Students minoring in Sociology must complete the following required courses (9 credits):
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2050 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory Credit Hours: 3

Electives (Sociology Electives): 9 Credit Hours

Students must select three additional Sociology courses (9 credits) of their choosing to satisfy the minor requirements (18 credits total):
SOC 2500 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2900 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3040 - Rural Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3050 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3060 - Contemporary Issues in the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3070 - Families Across Cultures Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3080 - Gender and Sexualities Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3090 - Sociology of Education Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3100 - Sociology of Popular Culture Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3140 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3150 - Social Psychology of Everyday Life Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3300 - Social Straitification Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3500 - Sport and Society Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3700 - Medical Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3750 - Population Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3770 - Social Statistics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 3810 - Globalization and Social Movements Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4300 - Sociology of Work and Organizations Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4400 - Environmental Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4410 - Environmental Policy Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4420 - Environmental Justice Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4850 - Sociology Service Learning Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4900 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 4910 - Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 3