Sociology Description

Sociology is the study of social interaction, social structure, and organized social and cultural patterns that comprise societies. Curriculum flexibility allows majors to pursue various interests. Areas of study include small groups, population, inequality, diversity, gender, social change, families, community development, organizations, health care, and aging.

Major

The Sociology major consists of 17 credits of core foundation courses, 12 credits of core anchor credits and 9 elective credits from the 300 and/or 400 level courses.

Sociology Major Requirements (38 Credits)
Sociology Foundation Core
ANTH 111	3 Cr
SOC 110	3 Cr
SOC 150	3 cr
SOC 340	3 Cr
SOC 341	1 Cr
SOC 422	3 Cr
SOC 489	1 Cr
Core Anchor Courses
SOC 115	3 Cr
SOC 202	3 Cr
SOC 214	3 Cr
SOC 233	3 Cr
Sociology Electives at the 300 and/or 400 level	9 Cr

Minors

Sociology Minor
The 19-credit sociology minor includes ANTH 111, SOC 110, 340, 341, and 422. At least six additional credits must be taken in sociology.

Sociology Minor Requirements (19 Credits)
ANTH 111	3 Cr
SOC 110	3 Cr
SOC 340	3 Cr
SOC 341	1 Cr
SOC 422	3 Cr
Sociology Electives at the 300 and/or 400 level	6 Cr

The minor approval forms can be found at the Registration and Records web page.

Community Development Minor
The Community Development minor is an applied, multidisciplinary program consisting of 18 credits that includes course work and an experiential component.

Community Development Minor Requirements (18 Credits)
SOC 405	3 Cr
Minimum of 3 credits in each of the following areas:	12 Cr
Economics
Business
Social Science
3 Credit Internship	3 Cr

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