Sociology Minor

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Sociology courses fulfilling major or minor requirements may not be used to fulfill a second major or minor requirement.

Requirements for Minor

SOC 141 Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s).
One course from each of the three areas of concentration:
Social Interaction 3 hour(s).
Social Concerns 3 hour(s).
Social Institutions 3 hour(s).

Total hours for the minor: 12

Social Interaction Electives

SOC 242 Sociology of Emotion 3 hour(s).
SOC 244 Social Psychology 3 hour(s).
SOC 249 Interpersonal Communication 3 hour(s).
SOC 347 Relational Counseling 3 hour(s).
SOC 348 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 hour(s).

Social Concerns Electives

SOC 229 Cultural Anthropology 3 hour(s).
SOC 241 Social Problems 3 hour(s).
SOC 246 Crime and Delinquency 3 hour(s).
SOC 247 Adolescence in Sociological Perspective 3 hour(s).
SOC 250 Introduction to Social Work 3 hour(s).
SOC 317 Community Life and Social Structure 3 hour(s).
SOC 344 Men, Women, and Society 3 hour(s).
SOC 419 Social Diversity & Inequality 3 hour(s).

Social Institutions Electives

SOC 201 Sociology of Sport 3 hour(s).
SOC 245 Sociology of Mission 3 hour(s).
SOC 341 The Family 3 hour(s).
SOC 342 Sociology of Religion 3 hour(s).
SOC 343 Sociology of Health 3 hour(s).

Note:

Some special topics courses offered by the department may fulfill requirements in these three areas. Please consult the department chair with questions about particular special topics offerings.