Sociology, Minor

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Program Description

The Sociology, Minor offers students a scientific understanding of society by exploring the social contexts in which individuals live, including cultures, social structures, and institutions. Through coursework in social theory, research methods, and human behavior, students develop skills in critical thinking and analysis of social patterns. This minor enhances career opportunities in fields such as journalism, politics, public relations, business, and public administration, where investigative skills and the ability to work with different groups are essential.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		18 Credits
Complete 2 required classes		6
SOC 1010G	Intro to Sociology (undefined)
SOC 1020	Modern Social Problems (3)
Complete any 4 of the following classes (with at least 3 upper division)		12
SOC 2370	Sociology of Gender (3)
SOC 2600	Sociology of the Family (3)
SOC 2630G	Race and Minority Relations (undefined)
SOC 2830	Sexualities and Society (undefined)
SOC 3030	Social Research Methods (3)
SOC 3110	Statistics for Social Sciences (4)
SOC 3400	Sociology of Religion (4)
SOC 3430	Sociology of Education (3)
SOC 3460	Political Sociology (3)
SOC 3501	Social Psychology (3)
SOC 3510	Sociology of Work and Occupations (3)
SOC 3520	Environmental Sociology (3)
SOC 3560	Sociology of Deviance (3)
SOC 3690	Internet Technology and Society (3)
SOC 3700	Social Inequality (3)
SOC 3750G	Sociology of Aging (3)
SOC 3800	Animals and Society (3)
SOC 3850	Land Food and Society (3)
SOC 4000	Classical Social Theory (undefined)
SOC 4100	Contemporary Social Theory (undefined)
SOC 4020	Survey Research Design in the Social Sciences (3)
SOC 4400	Social Change (3)
SOC 4750R	Current Topics in Sociology (1-3)
SOC 4810R	Sociology Internship (3)
SOC 4850	Social Movements and Collective Action (3)
SOC 4900R	Independent Studies (1-3)

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 1010G	Intro to Sociology	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. Analyze social phenomena from a sociological perspective.
2. Apply sociological concepts and theories to real-life situations.
3. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data used in social science.
4. Perform evidence-based research in social science.