Sociology Minor

Sociology is the scientific study of human groups and societies - how they develop, how they are structured, and how they function. Sociologists look at social relationships and interactions, power and conflict, structures that hold societies together, and how societies change. The undergraduate program in sociology at the University of Oregon is designed to provide a broad understanding of human society for students in all fields. The Minor in Sociology is a popular choice for students in other fields who wish to enhance their understanding of society and the behavior of people.

Minor Requirements

The minor in sociology complements a major in another discipline. Courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better.

  • Of the 24 credits required in sociology courses, 12 must be upper division
  • 12 credits must be taken in residence at the University of Oregon; 8 of those credits must be upper division
  • No more than 8 credits from the sociology minor may be used to complete the requirements of another major or minor
Select one from the following:4
SOC 204Z
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 207
Social Inequality
Select one of the following: 14
SOC 310
Social Theory
SOC 311
Research Methods
SOC 312
Statistical Analysis in Sociology 2
Other sociology courses 3,416
Total Credits24
1

Students in the minor may take 400-level courses only after completing this requirement. Exceptions may be made by instructor permission.

2

STAT 243Z, MATH 425, or PSY 302 can be taken as substitutes for SOC 312.

3

No more than 4 credits in courses numbered 401–406 may be applied to the minor.

4

LERC 406 may be applied to these credits.