The Minor in Sociology provides students with a fundamental understanding of social institutions, human relationships, and the forces that shape our daily lives. The course of study complements degrees in disciplines across the university by encouraging students to apply sociological concepts to see beyond the individual experiences to discover the broader patterns that shape our society and public policy. Drawing from coursework in multiple disciplines, the minor builds an interdisciplinary perspective of social factors that influence human experience and interaction.
Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in sociology must complete the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Sociology Courses | ||
| Complete the following two courses: | ||
| SOC A101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC A201 | Social Problems and Solutions | 3 |
| Methodological Perspectives Course | ||
| Complete at least one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
| Demography | ||
| Advanced Sociology Course | ||
| Complete at least one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Political Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Globalization | ||
| Environmental Sociology | ||
| Special Topics in Sociology | ||
| Complementary Social Science Perspective Courses | ||
| Complete at least one of the following lower-division courses: | 3 | |
| Alaska Native Cultures | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Local Places/Global Regions: An Introduction to Geography | ||
| Introduction to Population Health Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Media Literacy | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Complete at least one of the following upper-division courses: | 3 | |
| Comparative Culture Studies | ||
| Decolonizing Methodologies | ||
| Environmental Policy and Regulation in Alaska | ||
| Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| Principles of Strategic Communications | ||
| Arctic and Northern Politics | ||
| Total | 18 | |
A total of 18 credits is required for the minor.