Sociology ,Minor
Diversity, Inequality, Interdisciplinary, Policy Issues, Political Economy, Social Change, Social Issues
Learn the vital research skills that are valuable assets in journalism, politics and public administration.
The minor program in sociology, offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, provides students with an understanding of the theory, practice and policy that underlie issues of social change, inequality and diversity. These issues are approached from multiple perspectives, including race or ethnicity, gender, economic position, age, geographic location and position in the global political economy.
Students learn how sociology enhances one's understanding of social realities and institutions at local, national and international levels and how it contributes to the other social sciences and to the humanities.
Students gain a basic understanding of the assumptions underlying the discipline of sociology and develop the research skills necessary for analysis of complex social issues. These objectives are met through a flexible program that provides students with individual and group experiences working with faculty members on concrete intellectual and policy issues.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in sociology consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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SOC 101 Introductory Sociology
(SOBE)
If SOC 101 is being applied toward a major requirement, a SOC upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SBS 302 Qualitative Methods
(SOBE)
or
SBS 303 Quantitative Methods
(QTRS)
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SBS 304 Social Statistics I
(QTRS)
or
SOC 426 Social Inequalities
(CIVI)
or
SOC 483 Sociological Theories
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SOC Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
SOC Elective
Up to three credit hours of experiential learning (484/499) may apply toward the SOC electives requirement.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS or BA in sociology
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Graduates are prepared for employment in corporate or governmental organizations and to continue their studies in graduate programs in sociology or social science, or in professional schools.
The sociological perspective is applicable to a wide variety of jobs in business, management, government, social services, the criminal justice system and the health professions. Coursework in sociology is valuable preparation for careers in journalism, law, the nonprofit sector, public administration and public relations. These are all fields that involve investigative skills and an ability to work with diverse groups.
Graduates with an advanced degree in sociology may become community activists, community developers, criminologists, demographers, gerontologists, organizational advocates, research analysts, statisticians, survey researchers or urban planners.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
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602-543-3000
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