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Sociology Minor

Sociology is the discipline that explores how people live in society, in their families, in groups, and in institutions. This field of study also emphasizes the values and beliefs of a people. SOC 110-Introduction to Sociology is a essential studies course. Other upper-level courses in sociology deepen and broaden a student’s understanding of present-day society.

Requirements

Sociology minors must complete 36 hours of essential studies, including

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3
ECON 105Elements Of Economics

3
ENGL 110College Composition I

3
ENGL 120College Composition II

3
or
ENGL 125Business and Technical Writing

3
GEOG 103Multicultural World, Global Issues

3
MATH 103College Algebra

3
PSYC 111Introduction To Psychology

3
and
SOC 110Introduction To Sociology

3

These courses are pre-requisite courses for this minor.

Students will take an additional 21 semester hours from courses listed below to complete their minor.

Core Requirements:

PSYC 361Social Psychology

3
SOC 115Social Problems

3
SOC 335Marriage And The Family

3
SOC 406Crime and Delinquency

3

Select 9 S.H. from the following

ECON 201Principles Of Microeconomics

3
or
ECON 202Principles Of Macroeconomics

3
 
HPER 217Personal & Community Health

2
POLS 314/HIST 314Ideology And Government

3
PSYC 370/EDUC 370Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

3
SOC 351Sociology of Aging

3
SOC 355Drugs and Society

3
SOC 499Special Topics

0.50-4.00

Total Credit Hours: 21