The sociology minor program offers students a program of study to examine social phenomenon, develop theoretical and methodological proficiencies, and apply a critical understanding of complex social issues. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid sociological foundation to analyze social structures and contribute to transforming and diversifying our social world. 

Requirements for a minor in Sociology (18 Units)

Foundation (3)
SOC 1000	Introduction to Sociology	3
Upper-division Electives (15)
Fifteen units chosen from:		15
SOC 3010	Qualitative Analysis & Field Research
SOC 3020	Introduction to Community-Based Research
SOC 3070	Quantitative Analysis & Survey Research
SOC 3110	Sociological Theory
SOC 3300	Aging and The Lifecourse
SOC 3360	Black Women and Feminism
SOC 3390	Socialization
SOC 3400	Sociology of Families
SOC 3410	The African American Family
SOC 3420	The Latino Family
SOC 3430	Sociology of Violence
SOC 3440	LGBTQ Families
SOC 3500	Criminology
SOC 3540	Deviant Behavior
SOC 3550	Medical Sociology
SOC 3560	Sociology of Mental Health
SOC 3600	Social Psychology
SOC 3800	Sociology of Religion
SOC 4100	Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOC 4180	Social Welfare in the U.S.
SOC 4200	Social Movements
SOC 4220	Sociology of Work
SOC 4240	Social Networks
SOC 4340	Community Organization
SOC 4360	Group Dynamics
SOC 4400	Social Inequality
SOC 4410	Black Americans in Contemporary Society
SOC 4420	The Latino Experience in the U.S.
SOC 4440	Sociology of Sex and Gender
SOC 4510	Sociology of Migration
SOC 4530	Citizenship, Status, and Inequality
SOC 4840	Social Casework
SOC 5250	Indian Nations and Native America
SOC 5400	Sociology of Higher Education
SOC 5450	Indigenous Peoples
SOC 5500	Applied Sociological Research
SOC 5510	Borders, Knowledges, and Identities
SOC 5600	Social Determinants of Health
Total Units		18