Sociology - Sociology Minor

Sociology Minor

Required coursework for the minor in sociology includes:

†SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology

An introduction to the sociological perspective with a focus on how individual behavior is shaped by the social context. The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life are examined from a perspective known as the "sociological imagination". Topics range from the influence of culture on human behavior, the development of the self, group dynamics, deviance, population, and social inequality. 3 credits.

†SOC 311 Research Methods in Sociology

Experiential-based course covering fundamental concepts and problems in social science research. Topics include ethics of research on human behavior, design, measurement, sampling, and interviewing and questionnaire construction. There is an emphasis on four research methods: available data, survey research, experiments, and field research. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits

†SOC 321 Social Theory

An intensive examination of the major sociological theorists and movements. Prerequisites: SOC 110 plus 9 credits in sociology at the 200-level or above, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

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Three elective courses in sociology excluding internships.
For criminal justice majors, the minor requires: SOC 110, 311, 321, and four electives that do not count toward the criminal justice major.