Sociology (SOCG) - Minor

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18 S.H.

2.0 GPA required.

C grade or better required.

Students may not major and minor in Sociology - General Option. Students may not count more than 9 S.H. from a Sociology major towards a Sociology minor.

Required Sociology Foundation Courses (6 S.H.)

SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 S.H.)

Choose one (3 S.H.)

SOC 205 - Social Interaction (3 S.H.)
SOC 212 - Sociology of Families (3 S.H.)
SOC 216 - Social Problems (3 S.H.)
SOC 250 - Introduction to Gerontology (3 S.H.)

Sociology Core Curriculum (12 S.H.)

Social Inequality (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (3 S.H.)
SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 S.H.)
SOC 431 - Social Class and Power (3 S.H.)
SOC 439 - Sociology of Disabilities (3 S.H.)

Sociology Electives (9 S.H.)

Choose three:

SOC 334 - Sociology of Education (3 S.H.)
SOC 340 - Social-Cultural Anthropology (3 S.H.)
SOC 350 - Population Analysis (3 S.H.)
◆ SOC 376 - Introduction to Social Research (3 S.H.)
△ SOC 377 - Social Theory (3 S.H.)
◎✪ SOC 378 - Intermediate Social Research (3 S.H.)
SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (3 S.H.)
SOC 421 - Urban Sociology (3 S.H.)
SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 S.H.)
SOC 430 - Political Sociology (3 S.H.)
SOC 431 - Social Class and Power (3 S.H.)
SOC 434 - Sociology of Health and Illness (3 S.H.)
△ SOC 435 - Advanced Topics in Family Sociology (3 S.H.)
SOC 438 - Health and Human Services Organizations (3 S.H.)
SOC 439 - Sociology of Disabilities (3 S.H.)
△ SOC 440 - Sociology of Dying and Death (3 S.H.)
△ SOC 450 - Sociology of Aging (3 S.H.)
SOC 455 - Family Violence (3 S.H.)
SOC 470 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution (3 S.H.)
SOC 474 - Family Policy (3 S.H.)
SOC 480 - Variable Topics in Sociology (1-3 S.H.) (with advisor approval)
or courses approved by sociology advisor

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See DARS for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning