Sociology Minor
General Degree Requirements
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Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
MINOR - SOCIOLOGY
- To earn a minor in Sociology, the student must complete a minimum of 21 credits in Sociology with at least 9 of these credits at the upper-division level.
- Students who want to major in Criminology and minor in Sociology can only count the following courses towards both degrees: SOCI 101S, SOCI 202, and SOCI 318.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 318 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| or SOCI 202 | Social Statistics | |
| SOCI 455 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| General Sociology Electives | ||
| Complete 12 credits of Sociology (SOCI) courses of which at least 3 must be taken at the 300- or 400-level. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |