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Sociology - Minor Curriculum

Total Credits: 27

You can now earn an undergraduate minor in sociology online through Extended Campus. A minor in sociology requires satisfying requirements established by the university and the College of Liberal Arts.

The curriculum and minor requirements are designed so that students will:

• Acquire an understanding of the field of sociology, including the sociological perspective, sociological concepts and theories, and sociological research methods

• Become informed citizens with a critical understanding of social institutions, social and economic power and inequality, major social issues, and the world around them

• Develop critical and analytical skills and skills for effective communication
    

Requirements

A minimum of 27 credits of coursework, to include the following:

Required Core Courses (6 credits):

• SOC 204 - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits (Prerequisite to all upper division courses)

One of the following: - 4 credits

• SOC 421 – Social Change and Modernization - 3 credits
  
• SOC 426 - Social Inequality - 4 credits
  
• Additional sociology elective credits to bring total credits to at least 27.
  

Additional restriction:

• An overall GPA of 2.00 must be earned in sociology course work.
• A maximum of 12 credits of lower division sociology can be transferred and accepted toward a minor in sociology.
• Only 4 credits earned is SOC 406 (projects) and/or 410 (internship) may be applied toward the 27 credit minimum for a minor in sociology.