Sociology, Minor

Sociology is the scientific study of society which examines the social context in which the individuals live, including cultures, social structures, and social institutions. Sociology is a relatively young discipline that describes, explains, and predicts social interactions and institutions using theoretical as well as social scientific methods of inquiry. According to the American Sociological Association, the essential concepts that students will learn within sociology are social construction of everyday life and sociological imagination; social structure; socialization; social stratification, and social change. Students will also gain competencies in critical and theoretical thinking and application of social scientific methodology towards rigorous data analysis.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total hours		18
Complete 2 required classes		6
SOC 1010
SOC 1020	Modern Social Problems
Complete any 4 of the following classes (with at least 3 upper division)		12
SOC 2370	Sociology of Gender
SOC 2600	Sociology of the Family SS
SOC 263G	Race and Minority Relations GI
SOC 3030	Social Research Methods WE
PSY 3110	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC 3400	Sociology of Religion
SOC 3460	Political Sociology
SOC 3520	Environmental Sociology
SOC 3690	Internet Technology and Society
SOC 375G	Sociology of Aging GI
SOC 3800	Animals and Society
SOC 4000	Classical Social Theory
SOC 4100	Contemporary Social Theory WE
SOC 4020	Survey Research Design
SOC 4400	Social Change
SOC 475R	Current Topics in Sociology
SOC 490R	Independent Studies

Graduation Requirements:

1. All course work taken to meet Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
SOC 1010		3
SOC 1020	Modern Social Problems	3
SOC Elective		3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
SOC Elective		3
SOC Elective		3
SOC Elective		3
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Sociological Theories to Understand Social Phenomena.
2. Critically Evaluate Explanations of Human Behavior and Social Phenomena.
3. Apply Scientific Principles to Understand the Social World.
4. Evaluate the Quality of Social Scientific Methods and Data.