Sociology Minor
Minor - Sociology (Minor)
College Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 21
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Note: To earn a minor in sociology the student must complete a minimum of 21 credits in sociology with at least 9 of these credits at the upper-division level.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | |
| General Sociology Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Core Courses
Rule: All courses are required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 101S | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 318 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI 455 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Sociology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
NRSM 424 | Community Forestry & Conservtn | |
SOCI 130S | Soc of Alternative Religions | |
SOCI 211S | Introduction to Criminology | |
or SOCI 330 | Juvenile Delinquency | |
SOCI 221 | Criminal Justice System | |
SOCI 220S | Race, Gender & Class | |
SOCI 270 | Intro Development Sociology | |
SOCI 275S | Gender and Society | |
SOCI 306 | Sociology of Work | |
SOCI 312 | Criminal Adjudication | |
SOCI 325 | Social Stratification | |
SOCI 332 | Sociology of the Family | |
SOCI 335 | Juvenile Justice System | |
SOCI 345 | Sociology of Organizations | |
SOCI 346 | Rural Sociology | |
SOCI 350 | The Community | |
SOCI 355 | Population and Society | |
SOCI 362 | Sociology of Law Enforcement | |
SOCI 382 | Soc Psych and Social Structure | |
SOCI 423 | Sociology of Corrections | |
SOCI 435 | Law and Society | |
SOCI 438 | Seminar in Crime & Deviance | |
SOCI 441 | Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just | |
SOCI 442 | ISJ Service Learning | |
SOCI 443 | Sociology of Poverty | |
SOCI 446 | Prost & Human Trafficking | |
SOCI 460 | Capstone: Rural and Env Change | |
SOCI 470 | Environmental Sociology | |
SOCI 471 | Gender and Global Development | |
SOCI 485 | Political Sociology | |
SOCI 488 | Writing for Sociology | |
SOCI 498 | Internship (only 3 credits of internship can count towards the 12 credit limit) | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching Sociology Track
A teaching minor is an academic minor which may contain different course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete a teaching major in a content area plus the teacher preparation program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of either a teaching major or a teaching minor in that content area.
The term ‘minor’ for this teaching option refers to courses that need to be completed. To sign up for this option, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. Do not fill out a minor form for graduation or the minor section of the major change form. Approvals for this option must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
Teaching Licensure Requirements
Note: Individuals completing a teaching minor must also complete a teaching major in another content area. Students must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program and complete all of the professional education licensure requirements. See the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Sciences for more information. A minor GPA of 2.75 is required to be eligible for student teaching.
Teaching Methods Course
Rule: Complete the following course.
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-