Sociology Minor

The Sociology Minor is ideal for students who wish to add a sociological perspective to their studies while pursuing a major in another discipline. Sociological training encourages students to become more aware of themselves, other people and our ever changing world.

Program Requirements:

For students in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program, a minor in Sociology as stated in the Calendar, requires a minimum of 18 units in coursework, outlined below.

• SOC 100 - Introductory Sociology
• 3 units from:

• • SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Statistics (see Note 1)
  • SOC 224 - Sociology of Deviance and Conformity
  • SOC 225 – Criminology
  • SOC 241 - Social Psychology
  • SOC 251 - Population and Society 
  • SOC 260 - Inequality and Social Stratification
  • SOC 269 - Sociological Perspectives on Global Crises
  • SOC 271 - Introduction to the Family
• 6 units unspecified SOC (any Sociology course)
• 6 units SOC at the 300- or 400-level

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.

Program Questions?

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)