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Sociology Minor

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A minor in sociology complements many other majors. Markets and culture majors who want to minor in sociology will be allowed to double count up to six credit hours, specifically SOCI 3311 and SOCI 3312 .

Requirements for the Minor

Core Courses (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 1300 - Introduction to Sociology

One course from the following: (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 3311 - Social Science Research Methods
SOCI 3312 - Database Methods and Analysis
SOCI 4313 - The Sociological Tradition
SOCI 4314 - Contemporary Sociological Theory

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Three additional courses, two of which must be at the 3000 level and above

Total: 15 Credit Hours