Sociology (Minor)

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Program Summary

The sociology minor prepares students for life in a diverse society by introducing them to applied and conceptual tools that aid in a more thorough understanding of social structure, social processes, group values, attitudes and beliefs. Sociology supports the general education requirements, integrates service-learning in several courses, and prepares students for graduate degree programs in addition to careers in teaching, social work, and a variety of administrative and research occupations.

Program Information

No more than 12 credits of lower-division coursework will count toward the minor requirements.

Sociology Minor Curriculum Summary (18 Credits)

Required Sociology Courses (9 Credits)

One of the following:
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
SOC 1020 - Modern Social Problems 3 Credit(s)
SOC 3780 - Social Theory 3 Credit(s)

Select One of the Following (3 Credits)

SOC 3000 - Social Inequality and Justice 3 Credit(s)
SOC 3370 - Gender and Society in Global Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology 3 Credit(s)

Sociology Electives (9 Credits)

9 credits of SOC electives
Up to 3 credits of Anthropology (ANTH) courses earned at SUU may be substituted for Sociology elective credits (except ANTH 1010 and ANTH 1020 )