Sociology ,Minor
Community, Gender, Race, Relations Culture, Workplace, dynamics, social change
Complement your studies with valuable knowledge of contemporary social issues. You'll understand social change, as well as the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
The minor program in sociology provides an exceptional balance to studies in psychology, communication, education, business and nursing through basic coursework that explores social institutions and issues related to social change and social behavior.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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A minor in sociology requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
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SOC 101 Introductory Sociology
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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200-Level
SOC Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
SOC Elective
A maximum of 3 credits of SOC 399, SOC 484, SOC 492, SOC 493, or SOC 499 may apply.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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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: BA and BS 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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in sociology can benefit graduates as they pursue careers in counseling, social work, business, law and health care.
Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
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advisor@asu.edu
480-965-6978
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