Sociology Minor

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This program seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning about the social, cultural, political, and economic institutions of the United States and globally. Students will be prepared to understand government and organizational policies and their role in reshaping them toward a better future. The minor prepares students for work in non-profits, schools, government offices, social work, counseling and other areas. Some students also pursue graduate degrees in Sociology, Social Work, Law, Counseling, Education, and Public Administration.

Minor Requirements (18-19 units)

Core Course

The following core course is required:

SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-D1-2

Diversity Coursework

Choose one (1) of the following for 4 units:

SOC 315 - Introduction to Disability Studies Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 320 - Social Inequalities Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 325 - Race and Ethnic Relations Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
SOC 330 - Environmental Sociology Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D ; Sustainability
SOC 340 - Sociology of Gender Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
SOC 383 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Units: 4; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity

Electives

Take three (3) additional SOC 300 or 400 courses as electives. STAT 100 or any other statistics course may be substituted for one Sociology elective. Choose 11-12 units of elective coursework:

SOC 300 - Sociological Theory Units: 4
SOC 350 - Sociology of Immigration Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 355 - Global Society Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Sustainability
SOC 360 - Sociology of Sexualities Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D
SOC 365 - Deviance and Social Control Units: 4
SOC 370 - Sociology of Education Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 375 - Urban Sociology Units: 4
SOC 380 - Sociology of Race, Crime and Justice Units: 4
SOC 385 - Childhood and Society Units: 4; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 400 - Economy and Society Units: 4
SOC 403 - Sociology of the Family Units: 4; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 405 - Sociology of Organizations Units: 4; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 410 - Child Welfare Policy Units: 4
SOC 413 - Medical Sociology Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 415 - Popular Culture Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C
SOC 418 - Sociology of Music Units: 4
SOC 420 - Political Sociology Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 423 - Social Movements and Social Change Units: 4; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 425 - Work and Professions Units: 4
SOC 430 - Social Policy Units: 4
SOC 433 - Community Engagement Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Social Justice
SOC 435 - Social Psychology Units: 4; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 440 - Alcohol and Drug Use Units: 4; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 443 - Death and Dying Units: 4
SOC 445 - Sociology of Emotions Units: 4
SOC 450 - Sociology of Food Units: 4
SOC 455 - Juvenile Delinquency Units: 4
SOC 460 - Marriage and Sex Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: Diversity
SOC 465 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution Units: 4
SOC 470 - Sociology of Travel and Tourism Units: 4
SOC 475 - Sociology of Sport Units: 4
SOC 485 - Policing and Society Units: 4
SOC 490 - Independent Study Units: 1-4
SOC 491 - Professional Development Units: 1
SOC 496 - Topics Seminar Units: 4
SOC 497 - Issues in Sociology Units: 1-4

Please Note:

Sociology minors cannot take SOC 499, Sociology Capstone Project or the one (1) unit Capstone Project Support course, SOC 492.

Sociology minors cannot take SOC 345, American Society. (This course is for upper division Area D4 only.)