Sociology and Equity Studies Minor

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Sociology is the scientific study of social interaction and society. The sociological perspective enables students to understand how broader social forces, including cultural norms, social inequalities, and social structure, shape human experience. Sociologists employ varied theoretical perspectives and research methods to understand, generalize, and predict behavior, interaction, and institutional organization. Specifically, sociologists examine social order, social conflict and inequalities, and the cultural assignment of meaning to objects, relationships, and events in everyday life. The discipline is committed to building relations of social justice and equity across social groups, social institutions, and societies around the world.

Requirements (18 credits)

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
SOC 220 American Social Problems 3 credit hours

Minor Electives

Students must complete 12 credits of the following:

GER 215 Social Aspects of Aging 3 credit hours
PSY 243 Social Psychology 3 credit hours
SOC 210 Drugs and Society 3 credit hours
SOC 225 Family Diversity and Society 3 credit hours crosslisted as WGS 225 The Family 3 credit hours
SOC 260 Gender and Society 3 credit hours crosslisted as WGS 260 Gender and Society 3 credit hours
SOC 301 Environmental Justice 3 credit hours
SOC 302 Sociology of Health and Illness 3 credit hours
SOC 315 Race, Ethnicity, and Society 3 credit hours
SOC 337 Qualitative Research Methods 3 credit hours
SOC 420 Selected Topics In Sociology 3 credit hours
SOC 498 Independent Study 1-3 credit hours each semester