Program Description

Minoring in Sociology allows you to investigate the social world using the sociological imagination to see how systems within societies, groups, and human interaction influence each other. The sociology minor complements any major to help students gain perspective on themselves and the world around them through an analysis of social structure and culture. 

Entering and Completing the Minor

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
• You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.

Sociology Minor

30 Credits Minimum, Including 15 Upper Division (UD)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
SOC 1110	Introduction to Sociology	5
SOC 2360	Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences	5
Section Credits Required		10
Electives
Select 20 credits of the following, including 15 UD:		20
ANT 2250	Cultural Anthropology
SOC 2000	Sociology of Gender
SOC 2252	Marriage and the Family
SOC 2351	Living on the Margins: Cities in the Global South
SOC 2510	Criminology
SOC 3105	Introduction to Community Development
SOC 3215	Social Inequality: Power and Privilege
SOC 3370	Sociology of Deviance
SOC 3440	Small Group Dynamics
SOC 3650	Border Crossings: Immigrants, Refugees Dreamers
SOC 3750	Latin America
SOC 3862	Race and Ethnicity
SOC 4210	Gender in the Global Context
SOC 4252	Sociology of Family
SOC 4440	Social Psychology
SOC 4620	Sects, Cults, and Violence
SOC 4820	Sociology of Religion
SOC 4910	Seminar
Section Credits Required		20
Total Credits		30