- Rika Awakihara ’14
- Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan
- Major: Sociology
As a global salesman, I would like to increase the exchange of goods and skills as well as cultural exchange so others could enjoy a better life.
- Ashley Christensen ’16
- Hometown: Champlin, MN
- Major: Criminal Justice and Sociology
Sociology Major and Minor Requirements
Requirements for a Major in Sociology
For more detailed information, refer to the University Catalogue of your entering year.
Required Courses
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Science Research Methods
- Social Science Statistics and Analysis
- Sociological Theory
- Senior Practicum
- 24 additional SOC semester hours
Requirements for the Optional Concentrations in Sociology
An area of concentration is not required to complete the major in sociology. A student may choose more than one area of concentration. The concentrations are available only to sociology majors.
Diversity
- Intro to Anthropology
- The Many Faces of Poverty
- The World of Males and Females
- Minority Group Relations
- Intercultural Communication
Deviance
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Drugs and Society
- Criminology
- Corrections
- Crime, Society, and Inst of Law
- Deviance
Family
- Family Violence
- Sex, Love, and Relationships
- Social Gerontology
- American Family
Sociology in Practice
- Introduction to Social Services
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Organizational Analysis
- Grants and Planning
Requirements for a Minor in Sociology
Required Courses
- Introduction to Sociology
- No more than 8 hours at the 100 or 200 level
- At least 8 hours at the 300 or 400 level