With a minor in sociology, you’ll receive a broad, foundational education in the same essential knowledge, substantive application and general perspectives provided in our sociology major. In addition, you will gain critical thinking skills as they relate to more fully understanding people, society and culture.

You may also minor in criminal justice or health & human services and enroll in a curriculum that leads you to a certificate in either discipline.

Sociology Minor Requirements

Your minor must include SOCI 101 Survey of Sociology.

Designing your minor in consultation with a sociology mentor, you will be required to take six credits at the 200 level or above and are encouraged to take three credits at the 300-400 level.

The minor in sociology is not available to sociology majors.

Criminal Justice Minor and Certificate

Both the certificate and minor provide you with a brief background in the same essential knowledge, substantive application and general perspectives provided in our major concentration in criminal justice. The certificate differs from the minor only in the addition of three credits of fieldwork.

Health & Human Services Minor and Certificate

You will take required courses in sociology and psychology, as well as elective courses in health sciences, ethics, philosophy or history.