Required Courses for the Sociology Minor
To demonstrate the required competency, students must be assessed at a grade of C or higher in all of the following courses:
Complete the following courses:
- SOC 100SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 200SOC 200: Social Inequality OR STAT 100STAT 100: Introduction to Statistics
Complete THREE of the following courses:
- SBS 366SBS 366: Rsrch Mthd for SBS:Quant Emph AND SBS 366LSBS 366L: Rsrch Mthd SBS:Quan Emph Lab
- SBS 330SBS 330: Crime & Violence
- SBS 331SBS 331: Self Defense
- GS 340GS 340: Social Medial and Global Comm
- SBS 340SBS 340: Cross/Cult/Human/Develop
- SBS 338SBS 338: Social Psychology
- SOC 350SOC 350: Gender/Violence in Global Life OR GS 350GS 350: Gender/Violence in Global Life
Learning Outcomes for the Sociology Minor
Learning Outcome 1: Sociological Foundations
Students will demonstrate application of the theory and methods of the major divisions within sociology at an elementary level in the context of the history and development of modern sociology.
Learning Outcome 2: Statistical Reasoning, Research Methods and Data Management
- Outcome 2A: Statistical Reasoning
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply and interpret elementary descriptive and inferential statistical procedures used in behavioral research. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess the appropriateness of statistical data collection and data analysis in various research designs, and interpret the meaning of statistical research results in the context of probability and likelihood. - Outcome 2B: Research Methodology and Data Management
Students will demonstrate the ability to design, implement, analyze, and critique different experimentation methods and the appropriateness of the method to address the problem. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess published research and express arguments orally and in writing according to professional standards, such as the APA Publication Manual.
Learning Outcome 3: Breadth of Application
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate multiple kinds of converging evidence in the analysis of behavior. Inclusive in this analysis is the integration of the physiologic, cognitive, and social perspectives and their influence in behavior.