Program Information

(18 credits)

Sociology is the study of human relationships in societies. It emphasizes the study of social organization, culture, social problems, inequality, and change. Students who study sociology learn how people are influenced by the social world and how people act as creators of this world. The curriculum is challenging, but it is exciting to students who want to learn more about how social institutions, including families, the economy, politics /government, religion, education, health care, media and leisure affect their own and others’ lives.

Sociology offers insights into the causes of social problems and effective strategies to address them, facilitating students’ abilities to identify and analyze the causes and consequences of problems and to contribute to their resolution. A sociology minor is especially useful for people who desire to work with people in fields such as: civil rights, criminal justice, education, health care, human services, journalism, law, politics, psychology, social work, and youth development.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

Required Courses: (6 credits)

• SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
• SOCI 210 - Social Problems Credits: 3

Selectives (12 credits)

Selective any courses from the list below for an additional twelve credits.

• SOCI 220 - Families in Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 240 - Global Social Issues Credits: 3
• SOCI 310 - Environment and Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 312 - Genders in Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 322 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
• SOCI 275 - Cities and Communities Credits: 3
• SOCI 388 - Special Topics in Sociology Credits: 3
• SOCI 410 - Poverty and Wealth: Class in Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 420 - Media and Society Credits: 3
• SOCI 330 - Sociology of Health and Health Care Credits: 3
• SOCI 492 - Social Research and Program Evaluation Credits: 3