A minor in sociology is an excellent complement for students intending careers in health-related fields, the non-profit sector, government, higher education, human resource management, city and regional planning, or public policy.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 101 | Introductory Sociology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| SOCI 311 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Internship and Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits of optional internship and electives chosen from one of the four concentrations offered as part of the BA in sociology | ||
| Internship | 0-6 | |
| Internship in Sociology I (Mason Core) | ||
| Electives | 6-12 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |