Sociology (Minor)

Program Information

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

SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
SOC 1020 - Modern Social Problems 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]

12 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 )

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.