Sociology Minor

Catalog Year

2021-2022

Degree

Minor

Total Credits

21

Locations

Mankato

Program Requirements

Core

Choose 3 Credit(s).

Overview of the nature and characteristics of human societies; the structure and processes of social life; impact of social forces on individuals and groups; interdependence of society and the individual; emphasis on cultural diversity and globalism.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-05, GE-08

Diverse Cultures: Purple

A critical description and analysis of selected social problems, with an emphasis on the sociological perspective, critical thinking, roots of group inequality, and exploration of solutions and alternatives to existing social problems.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-05, GE-07

Diverse Cultures: Purple

Unrestricted Electives

Choose 18 Credit(s). At least 12 credits must be at the 300-400 level.

Prerequisites: none