Sociology Minor

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The minor incorporates essential courses in Sociology to provide students a basic understanding of social structure and social interaction. The Sociology minor provides a sequence of courses that will help enhance students’ understanding of the world in which we live, regardless of their undergraduate major. Students who choose a Sociology minor will have a competitive advantage in several job sectors, particularly those who plan to pursue careers in the health professions or business.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes of Minor

Objective 1: Provide students an in-depth overview of the sociology discipline Learning Outcome: Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, perspectives, and general theories of the discipline.

Objective 2: Develop student skills in sociological research, observation, and analysis

Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to develop, support, critique arguments. Demonstrate effective writing skills.

Objective 3: Enhance student understanding of how culture influences society and social processes

Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to consider multicultural perspective. Familiarity with diverse populations (including religions, population at- risk, rural populations) and the specific problems and issues facing these groups.

Courses for Sociology Minor

To obtain a minor in Sociology, students must complete 18 credit hours in Sociology. This includes four courses 12 hours as core requirements and 2 elective courses 6 hours. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 to graduate with a Sociology minor.

Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)

SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 112 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 221 - Social Problems 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 341 - Sociological Theory 3 Semester Hour(s)

Required Electives (6 credit hours)

Option to choose any 2 courses from the following:

SOC 201 - The Sociology of the Family 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 231 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 305 - Sociology of Medicine 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 322 - Social Psychology 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 412 - Race, Ethnicity, Class, & Gender 3 Semester Hour(s)
or
SWK 412 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 422 - Rural and Urban Studies 3 Semester Hour(s)
or
SWK 422 3 Semester Hour(s)
SWK 115 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Semester Hour(s)
SWK 211 - Social Welfare Policy 3 Semester Hour(s)
SWK 220 - Social Work With At-Risk Populations 3 Semester Hour(s)
SOC 331 - Social, Community Organizations and Disaster Preparedness 3 Semester Hour(s)
or
SWK 331 - Social, Community Organizations, and Disaster Preparedness 3 Semester Hour(s)

Note

*All these courses are existing courses in the Sociology Program