SOCIO-MIN - Sociology (Minor)

There are two pathways to a Sociology minor:

• the traditional Sociology minor, or

• the Sociology minor subplan in Poverty, Inequality and Policy

The following requirements are for the traditional minor in Sociology. See the Poverty, Inequality, and Policy subplan section for those requirements.

Students must complete a minimum of 24 units in Sociology (or 6 classes, whichever is greater) for the minor. Grades of 'S' or 'CR' are allowable. When students take classes for a letter grade, a grade of at least 'C' should be earned or the student should obtain a written exception. Students who wish to declare a minor in Sociology must do so no later than the deadline for their application to graduate. Related coursework from other departments may fulfill a minor requirement. All course substitutions must be approved by the Sociology Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Poverty, Inequality, and Policy Subplan

This minor subplan provides students with the interdisciplinary tools needed to understand and contribute to the science of poverty and inequality. The coursework, which is drawn from sociology, economics, public policy, education, history, psychology, and political science, provides state-of-the-art training in the types and forms of poverty and inequality, the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality, and the many programs and interventions to reduce poverty and inequality. It provides opportunities to train in big data analysis, algorithms and predictive models, and qualitative and ethnographic methods. It also provides opportunities to participate in individual and group research projects and to join teams that are building poverty-reducing products, apps, and interventions. It is an excellent foundation for students considering careers in business, public policy, medicine, public health, government service, the law, nongovernmental organizations, foundations, or academia.