A minor in Sociology provides students in other majors with the opportunity to learn methodological skills as well as the conceptual framework to examine and create solutions to address a variety of complex social problems.
To add a General Sociology minor, contact the department at (970) 491-6044 or cla-soc_dept_info@mail.colostate.edu.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
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Critique individualist explanations of social phenomena by locating them within broader societal patterns.
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Analyze the links between individuals, societies and systems.
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Express sociological ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats.
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Develop critical thinking and teamwork skills.
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Demonstrate sociological research skills.
Effective Spring 2014
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
Students must receive a grade of C or higher for each course counting toward the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| or SOC 105 | Social Problems (GT-SS3) | |
| Upper Division | ||
| SOC 301 | Development of Sociological Thought | 3 |
| or SOC 302 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Sociological Research Methods | ||
Equivalent course work in social research | ||
| Minimum of 12 credits in sociology courses beyond specific requirements chosen on the basis of relevance to student's program of study. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper-division (300- to 400-level). | 12 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 21 | |