Oct 11, 2024  
2024 - 2025 College Catalog 
    
2024 - 2025 College Catalog

Sociology Minor


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The sociology major is concerned with the scientific study of culture, social structure, social processes, social interaction, and social change, from the largest to the smallest scale. Many courses focus on important social issues, including public health, environmental degradation, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, social class, and inequality.

A degree in sociology prepares students for a wide range of careers in educational institutions, private industry, NGO’s (non-governmental organizations) and government agencies, as well as further, postgraduate study in the discipline. For students with more specific career goals in mind, appropriate programs to meet their particular needs may be designed in consultation with the sociology faculty.

The sociological perspective can provide clarification to troubles and issues in social life and improve the quality of everyday life.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to explain major sociological theories.
  • Students will be able to explain major sociological research methods.

Degree Requirements


General College Requirements


General College requirements (see “Curriculum ” sections).

Required Courses


At least 20 credit hours in sociology as specified under the required and elective courses.

Credit Requirements


A grade of C- or better must be received in each course of the minor.

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