Sociology Minor

Sociology

Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” in courses counted toward the minor (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours.
Program Code: 7020
CIPC: 451101

Transferring students with a Sociology Minor can transfer 9 hours of credit from an acceptable Sociology program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Interdisciplinary Work-Made multiple connections across three academic disciplines.
High Impact Educational Experience-Engaged in high impact practices through at least one of these: (a) collaborative learning projects, (b) undergraduate research, (c) public performances, (d)diversity/global learning, (e) community engaged learning, (f) internships, or (g) intensive writing.
Capstone Signature Work -Synthesized and reported key research/skills/theories from academic disciplines.
Analysis and Reflection-Provided analyses/results/conclusions/reflections from the Capstone experience.
Academic speaking and writing-Used effective oral and written English-language skills
Post-Graduate Planning-Planned for careers and/or graduate programs.

Course Requirements for Minor

Sociology Courses Required (9 credit hours)

SOC 1010 SS/CC - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3) or
SOC 1020 SS/CC - Contemporary Social Issues Credits: (3)
SOC 3500 - Sociological Theories Credits: (3)
SOC 3660 - Sociological Research Credits: (3)

Sociology Electives (9 credit hours, only three credit hours can be lower division)

SOC 1020 SS/CC - Contemporary Social Issues Credits: (3)
SOC 2370 - Gender and Society Credits: (3)
SOC 2400 SS/CC - Introduction to Ethnic Studies Credits: (3)
SOC 2600 - Families in Society Credits: (3)
SOC 2810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-6)
SOC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3)
SOC 3010 - Social Inequality Credits: (3)
SOC 3250 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: (3)
SOC 3270 - Criminology Credits: (3)
SOC 3300 SUS - Environment and Society Credits: (3)
SOC 3400 - Social Change Credits: (3)
SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3)
SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education Credits: (3)
SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society Credits: (3)
SOC 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
SOC 3840 - Cities and Urban Life Credits: (3)
SOC 3850 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: (3)
SOC 4050 - Sociology of Work and Organizations Credits: (3)
SOC 4220 - Life in a Consumer Society Credits: (3)
SOC 4270 - Law and Society Credits: (3)
SOC 4410 SUS - Sociology of Globalization Credits: (3)
SOC 4810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-6)
SOC 4830 INT - Readings and/or Projects Credits: (1-3)
SOC 4890 INT - Internship Credits: (1-6)
SOC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
SOC 4990 - Seminar in Sociology Credits: (3)