Sociology (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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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 (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)

Complete 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 )

Total Credits, Minor: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends).
Students will understand, describe, and critically assess sociological theories, principles, and concepts to comprehend inequalities based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexualities, immigration status, etc.
Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand, describe, and critically assess quantitative and qualitative methods used in sociological research.
Students will possess and demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and reasoning skills to design ethical sociological research.
Students will analyze personal experiences (inclusive of educational experiential learning experiences) using the sociological imagination, methodology, principles, and concepts.