Sociology (SOCG) - Minor

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18 credits

2.0 GPA required.

C grade or better required.

Students are encouraged to meet frequently with their advisor to design the most effective program for their future career and educational plans. Students may not major and minor in Sociology - General Option. Students may not count more than 9 credits from a Sociology major towards a Sociology minor.

Overview

The Sociology minor is valuable for those considering careers in advertising, advocacy, climate change, counseling, criminal justice, data analytics, human resources, management, non-profit administration, public administration, public policy, research, and social work. Sociology students examine how culture, personal experiences, and social structure affect human behavior and beliefs. Students explore theory, examine published research, and develop their understanding of social inequality, diversity, social change, and the different life courses individuals might take.

Note: Students may not major in Sociology (SOC) and minor in Sociology (SOCG).

Career Suggestions

Students interested in a career working with families should consider taking: SOC 212 - Sociology of Families (for their sociology foundation course), SOC 408 - Advanced Topics in Family Sociology , SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality , and/or SOC 431 - Social Class and Power .

Students interested in a career in human service organizations should consider taking: SOC 333 - Sociology of Health and Illness , SOC 334 - Sociology of Education , SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality , SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity , SOC 431 - Social Class and Power , and/or SOC 432 - Poverty and Policy .

Required Sociology Foundation Courses (6 credits)

SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Choose one (3 credits)

SOC 205 - Social Interaction (3 credits)
SOC 212 - Sociology of Families (3 credits)
SOC 216 - Social Problems (3 credits)

Sociology Core Curriculum (12 credits)

Social Inequality (3 credits)

Choose one:

SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (3 credits)
SOC 421 - Sociology of the City (3 credits)
SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 credits)
SOC 431 - Social Class and Power (3 credits)
SOC 432 - Poverty and Policy (3 credits)

Sociology Electives (9 credits)

Choose three:

SOC 300 - Climate Change and Society: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 credits)
SOC 320 - Drugs and Society (3 Credits)
SOC 330 - Political Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 333 - Sociology of Health and Illness (3 credits)
SOC 334 - Sociology of Education (3 credits)
SOC 340 - Social-Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
SOC 341 - Sociology of Culture (3 credits)
◆ SOC 376 - Introduction to Social Research (3 credits)
△ SOC 377 - Social Theory (3 credits)
◎ SOC 378 - Applied Social Research (3 credits)
◎ SOC 379 - Mixed Research Methods (3 credits)
SOC 400 - Special Topics (1-3 credits)
SOC 408 - Advanced Topics in Family Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 410 - Self and Identity (3 credits)
SOC 412 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (3 credits)
SOC 421 - Sociology of the City (3 credits)
SOC 423 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 credits)
SOC 425 - Social Change and Social Movements (3 credits)
SOC 431 - Social Class and Power (3 credits)
SOC 432 - Poverty and Policy (3 credits)

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 Degree Audit for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement