Sociology, Minor - Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts (Code 480-401)

Twenty-four semester credits, including:
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology3
Sociology electives21
Total Credits24

Note 1: A minimum of nine credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher.

Note 2: A maximum of six credits earned in SOC 395, SOC 399, SOC 496, SOC 497, SOC 498, and/or SOC 499 may count toward minor.

Note 3: A sum total of six credits in SOC 291 and SOC 491 courses may be counted toward the minor.

Note 4: Sociology electives may include CRMJ 103 and/or CRMJ 302.

Note 5: No credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option for any course counted toward a departmental major or minor. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Apply the sociological perspective to the social world.
  • Evaluate empirically based arguments about individuals and society.
  • Relate their sociological knowledge to social change and globalization.
  • Explain how social structures and institutions create and sustain systems of oppression and privilege.