Sociology Minor

Program Requirements:

Admitted to the BA PRIOR to Fall 2026

MINIMUM: 18 units as follows:

  •  SOC 100
  • 3 units in SOC at the 200-level (Effective Fall 2025: replaces the previous requirement of one course from SOC 210, 224, 225, 241, 251, 260, 269, or 271)
  • 6 units unspecified SOC (any Sociology course)
  • 6 units in SOC at the 300- or 400-level

 MAXIMUM: 42 units in senior-level courses, which includes above senior requirements plus 27 units in optional senior-level SOC courses.

Admitted to the BA Fall 2026 ONWARDS

MINIMUM: 18 units as follows:

  • SOC 100
  • 9 units in SOC at the 200-or 300-level
  • 6 units in SOC at the 300-level

 MAXIMUM: 42 units in senior-level courses, which includes above senior requirements plus 27 units in optional senior-level SOC courses. 

Notes:

  • Students from the Faculty of Science who have already received credit in Stat 141 or 151 cannot also go on to receive credit in SOC 210.
  • Students in the BA program minoring in Sociology may take additional Sociology courses towards their minor, up to a maximum of 42 units senior level Sociology courses. Senior level coursework is considered 200 level, 300 level, and 400 level.
  • Students minoring in Sociology from other Faculties should consult their own Faculty for maximum credits permitted in the minor area.
  • Students considering a minor in Sociology studying in a degree program outside the Faculty of Arts must meet any additional credits required by their own Faculty for completing a minor.
  • R SOC 355 and R SOC 450 have been approved for cross-listing as applicable to a major or minor in Sociology (see Cross-Listed Courses)

Declaring or Changing your Minor: If you are currently in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program, and would like to officially declare or change your minor to Sociology, submit an on-line Google Form titled Declaration or Change of Major/Minor. The Arts Undergraduate Student Services office will process your request. Please allow 10 business days for your record to be updated.

Contact the Sociology Department Undergraduate Advisor regarding:

  • major/ minor/ honors requirements
  • course/ or registration assistance
  • instructor/ course related matters
  • Sociology and Theory Undergraduate Essay Awards

See Faculty of Arts Student Services regarding:

  • admission requirements and transfer courses
  • application procedures/ deadlines
  • Academic Requirements questions/issues
  • Declaring/ changing major/ minor  (see google form)
  • graduation inquiries
  • Grade Appeals / Academic Standing and Appeals
  • Application for Letter of Permission (to apply courses from other institutions to your U of A degree) (see google form)
  • Course Overloads (to take an additional *3 in a given term above the max term load) (see google form)

BA Sociology Undergraduate Advisor

socundergrad@ualberta.ca
780.492.4771

Sociology Degree Guide