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Sociology Minor

The sociology minor introduces students to the study of social interactions, providing a deeper understanding of the reasons that people and groups behave as they do. It examines social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.

Unique Features

Courses for this minor provide an overview of social science research and theory, marriage and family dynamics, social psychology, social issues and public policy. Optional courses cover a wide area of interests that can compliment many other disciplines.

Our Graduates

The sociology minor provides tools that are useful in any career field that interacts with people, or that observes human behavior for any purpose. Specific careers include social services, journalism and governmental affairs, personnel management, missions and community development.

Courses

General Education Prerequisites

  • SOC-120 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • SOC-160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)

Required Courses (6 Courses, 19-21 Units)

  • LEAD-476 Internship (1-3)
  • SOC-461 Introduction to Social Science Research (3)
  • SOC-470 Introduction to Sociocultural Theory (3)

Select one of the following:

  • SOC-350 Marriage and Family (3)
  • SOC-400 Social Psychology (3)
  • SOC-440 Lifecourse Development (3)

Select one of the following:

  • SOC-310 Cultural Communities of California (3)
  • SOC-360 Sociology of Religion (3)
  • SOC-370 Media and Society (3)
  • SOC-410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)
  • SOC-450 Social Problems and Public Policy (4)

Select 6-7 additional units from the courses not already selected above and/or from the courses below to meet individual needs or interests:

  • SOC-330 Introduction to Japanese Society (3)
  • SOC-332 Modern Africa: History, Politics and Culture (3)
  • SOC-334 Modern Asia: History, Politics and Culture (3)
  • SOC-336 Modern Middle East: History, Politics and Culture (3)
  • SOC-420 Intercultural Communication (3)
  • SOC-430 Conflict Management and Resolution (3)
  • SOC-442 Social Gerontology (3)
  • SOC-446 Sociology of Gender (3)
  • SOC-482 Intercultural Practicum (1)
  • SOC-483 Mediation Practicum (1)
  • SOC-486 Topics in Sociology (3)

Parent Program

Sociology

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