Sociology Minor

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Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, and from social stability to radical change in whole societies.

Total Minor Credit Hours: 18

Minor Core Credit Hours: 6

SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SYA 3110 - Classical Theory Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Credit Hours: 12

Any 12 additional credit hours from prefixes SYA, SYD, SYG, SYO, SYP. Can include but not limited to:

SYA 3310 - Qualitative Inquiry Credit(s): 3
SYA 4121 - Queer Theory Credit(s): 3
SYA 4910 - Individual Research Credit(s): 1-3
SYA 4930 - Topics in Sociology Credit(s): 3
SYA 4949 - Sociological Internship Credit(s): 1-6
SYD 3700 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3
SYD 4238 - Immigrants to America Credit(s): 3
SYD 4410 - Urban Sociology Credit(s): 3
SYD 4411 - Urban Life Credit(s): 3
SYD 4512 - Sustainable Consumption Credit(s): 3
SYD 4601 - Community Building and Social Change Credit(s): 3
SYD 4800 - Gender and Society Credit(s): 3
SYG 3011 - Social Problems Through Film Credit(s): 3
SYG 3235 - Latina/Latino Lives Credit(s): 3
SYO 3120 - Sociology of Families Credit(s): 3
SYO 3200 - Sociology of Religion Credit(s): 3
SYO 3460 - Sociology of the Media Credit(s): 3
SYO 3530 - Social Inequalities in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
SYO 4204 - Religion and Immigration Credit(s): 3
SYO 4250 - Sociology of Education Credit(s): 3
SYO 4400 - Medical Sociology Credit(s): 3
SYO 4430 - Disability and Society Credit(s): 3
SYO 4536 - Inequalities and Social Justice Credit(s): 3
SYO 4572 - Hidden Structures of Social Life Credit(s): 3
SYO 4573 - Social Networks Credit(s): 3
SYP 3000 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
SYP 3004 - Constructing Social Problems Credit(s): 3
SYP 3060 - Sociology of Sexualities Credit(s): 3
SYP 3562 - Family Violence Credit(s): 3
SYP 4012 - Emotions in Society Credit(s): 3
SYP 4111 - Identity and Community Credit(s): 3
SYP 4420 - Consumer Culture Credit(s): 3
SYP 4510 - Sociological Aspects of Deviance Credit(s): 3
SYP 4513 - Elite Deviance Credit(s): 3
SYP 4530 - Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3
SYP 4550 - Drugs and Society Credit(s): 3
SYP 4650 - Sport in Society Credit(s): 3
SYP 4651 - Gender, Sport, and the Body Credit(s): 3
SYP 4675 - Animals & Society Credit(s): 3
SYP 4763 - Sociology of Childhood and Youth Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirement

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for the Minor.

Grading Requirement

Only courses in which a grade of “C-” or better is attained will count toward the minor hours.

Residency Requirements

Nine (9) hours in residency at USF.

Other Requirements

No more than three hours of SYA 4910 - Individual Research and no more than three hours of SYA 4949 - Sociological Internship may count toward the 18 hour minimum.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa Campus Website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email SOCadvise@usf.edu.

Sarasota/Manatee Campus Website: http://usfsm.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email sar-advising@usf.edu.

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