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 3
SOC 2050 - Social Problems 3
SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory 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 3
SOC 2900 - Marriage and the Family 3
SOC 3040 - Rural Sociology 3
SOC 3050 - Race and Ethnicity 3
SOC 3060 - Contemporary Issues in the Family 3
SOC 3070 - Families Across Cultures 3
SOC 3080 - Gender and Sexualities 3
SOC 3090 - Sociology of Education 3
SOC 3100 - Sociology of Popular Culture 3
SOC 3140 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime 3
SOC 3150 - Social Psychology of Everyday Life 3
SOC 3300 - Social Straitification 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion 3
SOC 3500 - Sport and Society 3
SOC 3700 - Medical Sociology 3
SOC 3750 - Population Dynamics 3
SOC 3760 - Methods of Social Research 3
SOC 3770 - Social Statistics 3
SOC 3810 - Globalization and Social Movements 3
SOC 4300 - Sociology of Work and Organizations 3
SOC 4400 - Environmental Sociology 3
SOC 4410 - Environmental Policy 3
SOC 4420 - Environmental Justice 3
SOC 4850 - Sociology Service Learning 3
SOC 4900 - Selected Topics in Sociology 3
SOC 4910 - Senior Capstone 3