Sociology Minor
Goal 1: Sociology minors will gain foundational knowledge of the core concepts and theoretical perspectives that define the discipline of sociology.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to define, classify, and compare the core concepts and theoretical perspectives that explain society.
Goal 2: Sociology minors will analyze social problems with appropriate sociological research methods.
Outcome 2: Students will be able to design a research study and apply appropriate designs and analytic methods to answer research questions.
Goal 3: Sociology minors will effectively communicate about their discipline.
Outcome 3: Students will be able to interpret and explain course content and empirical findings in oral and written communications.
Goal 4: Sociology minors will understand the operation of culture and social structure.
Outcome 4: Students will be able to explain and critically assess the significance of race, class, gender identity, sexual identity, and age in society.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 312 | Research Methods | 3 |
| or SOC 313 | Data Analysis | |
| Two upper division courses that can include SOC 103, or SOC classes with the number 201 or above | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
For Criminal Justice majors, the minor in sociology requires SOC 211, SOC 312 or SOC 313, and four upper division SOC courses that do not also count towards the requirements for majors in criminal justice.
For Psychology majors, the minor in sociology requires SOC 211, and five upper division SOC courses. The research methods requirements in psychology will fulfill the SOC 312 or SOC 313 requirement for this minor.