Accelerated Combined Degree (BA/BS and MS)

Undergraduate students in our Sociology and Corrections programs interested in pursuing a master’s degree in either of these two fields may be granted permission to double count up to 12 credits for both the undergraduate and the graduate program. To apply for this option, students must have completed their sophomore year, have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0, and declare their intent to complete the graduate program following the completion of the baccalaureate degree. If accepted, students must obtain special permission to register for double counted courses and will receive graduate student credit when the undergraduate degree has been conferred and they have been fully admitted into one of our graduate programs. Please contact the Department Graduate Coordinator for detailed information.

Sociology Minor

Current Catalog Year

2024-2025

Degree

Minor

Total Credits

Locations

Mankato

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The Sociology program has moved from 3-credit courses to 4-credit courses beginning Fall 2023. If you were enrolled in the Sociology program prior to these changes, please view older catalogs with applicable program requirements and course information. A list of appropriate course substitutions can be found in Course Substitution. The new program requirements can be found in Sociology BS and Minor Requirements.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Core

Choose 4 Credit(s).

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 4 credits

Overview of the structure and processes of social life; impact of social forces on individuals and groups; interdependence of society and the individual; social significance of social class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality; emphasis on critical analysis of social inequalities and injustice.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-05, GE-08

Diverse Cultures: Purple

SOC 150 Social Problems 4 credits

A critical description and analysis of selected social problems, as well as the social problems process through which problems are socially constructed and defined. A social constructionist approach examines how people and social systems define and react to social problems. Emphasis on the sociological perspective, critical thinking, roots of social 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 - 20 Credit(s). * At least 8 credits must be at the 300-400 level.

SOC 100 - 499 credits

Prerequisites: none