Sociology Minor

Program Director: Lloyd Chia, Ph.D.

Overview

The sociology minor provides students with a better understanding of what makes people and groups behave as they do. It examines social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.

Students interested in a minor in sociology should complete their prerequisite courses during their freshmen and sophomore years.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Lower Division Prerequisites

SOC 120 - Introduction to Sociology Credits 3

Required Courses (18-19 Units)

SOC 450 - Social Problems and Public Policy Credits 3
SOC 461 - Introduction to Social Science Research Credits 3

Select any four courses from the lists below:

Semester Study Abroad Option

HIST 408 - History and Politics of China and Vietnam Credits 3
SOC 338 - People and Cultures of Costa Rica Credits 3
Religion/Culture of Vietnam Credits 3
History/Politics of Modern India Credits 3
Religion/Culture of India Credits 3

Sociology Minor

Overview

Locations Offered

Lower Division Prerequisites

Required Courses (18-19 Units)

Select any four courses from the lists below:

Society and Culture

Social Institutions

Social Groups and Processes

Crime and Justice

Semester Study Abroad Option