UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

Minor in Sociology
The sociology minor complements the skills the student
gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of
contemporary sociological theory and research and applying
it to social issues, including globalization, social inequality,
diversity, health care, education, family, work, and religion.
objectives
The student who graduates with a minor in sociology will
be able to
G Discuss the role of sociology in understanding societal
reality and social issues.
G Critically analyze theoretical orientations in sociology.
G Apply sociological theory and research to define and
present alternatives for solving contemporary social
problems.
G Communicate sociological concepts and terminology
effectively.
G Discuss the relationship between the individual and
society from a sociological perspective.
G Discuss micro and macro levels of sociological analysis and
their roles in examining social reality.
G Use information technology to access and retrieve
sociological literature.
G Apply sociological concepts to understand diversity in
American society and the place of American society within
a larger global context.
Requirements for the minor
A minor in sociology requires the completion of 15 credits
in sociology (any SOCY course). Students should take
SOCY 100 for the first course unless already applied elsewhere
in the degree.
At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses
(numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.
For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree,
students should refer to their major and pp. 66-68.
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