Minor in Sociology

Requirements for the undergraduate minor must include 18 hours configured as follows:

SOC 3270Social Research Methods3
SOC 3290Social Statistics3
SOC 4040Classical Theory3
Elective Courses
Select 9 additional elective hours of sociology courses at the 3000 or 4000 level9
Total Hours18
  • Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Sociological Knowledge: Students will discuss, analyze and apply key concepts in sociology; express, defend, support and/or evaluate sociological ideas clearly and coherently.
  • Communication: Students will demonstrate information literacy and communication skills.
  • Theoretical Knowledge: Students will apply, critique, debate, and share opinions on multiple theoretical perspectives.
  • Methodological Knowledge: Students will describe and employ various methodologies used to collect, analyze, and interpret empirical evidence in sociological research. They also will be able to appraise the rigor of other scholars' methods and design their own research projects.
  • Statistical Knowledge: Students will be able to make inferences and predictions, and interpret findings.
  • Personal and Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate an understanding of personal and social responsibility and apply it to solving various social problems.