Sociology Minor

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Department of Sociology and Anthropology

About the Program

The Sociology minor introduces students to the study of social life, culture, and institutions, emphasizing how social structures and power shape individual and collective experiences. Students select from a wide range of elective courses on topics such as race and ethnicity, gender, aging, technology, family, globalization, education, media, health, and social change. Throughout their coursework, students engage with sociological perspectives and research practices, developing skills in critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social analysis. The flexibility of the minor allows students to tailor their studies to complement their major field, particularly in areas such as psychology, criminal justice, political science, anthropology, history, social work, education, health sciences, economics, or marketing, while preparing for diverse career paths and further study in the social and behavioral sciences.

Program Requirements

The Sociology minor requires a total of 18 hours, comprised of 6 hours of required courses and 12 hours of elective courses. The required courses are SOC 1010 and one course selected from the list of Social Stratification Electives.
Sociology minors must have a GPA of 2.0 in the minor as well as an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
The department recommends that students choose electives in consultation with a department advisor.

Required Course: 3 credits

SOC 1010 - People, Power, and Progress Credits: 3

Social Stratification Elective Course: 3 credits

Choose one course from the list below.

SOC 3090 - Urban Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination Credits: 3
SOC 3240 - Poverty and Inequality Credits: 3
SOC 3430 - Gender and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3710 - Politics and Power Credits: 3
SOC 3810 - Population Issues: Life, Death and Migration Credits: 3
SOC 4200 - Social Stratification Credits: 3

Additional Elective Courses: 12 credits

A minimum of 12 additional credit hours in sociology are required to complete the minor. Students may choose as electives any additional courses offered in sociology. The department recommends that the student’s choice of electives be made in consultation with a department advisor.

Summary of Requirements

Required Course	3 credits
Social Stratification Elective Course	3 credits
Additional Elective Courses	12 credits
Total for the Sociology Minor	18 credits