Sociology Minor

Sociology Department | College of Liberal Arts

Program Declaration

Completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form .

Minor Requirements

Complete 18 credits from six courses including one introductory course, two theory and research courses, and three electives.

Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
Residency: At least three courses for the minor must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course level: No more than three 100-level courses may be applied toward the minor.

Course Requirements

Introductory Course (3 Credits)

SOCIOL 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

Theory and Research Courses (6 Credits)

Take the two courses listed below.

Students with a major in criminal justice who have already taken SOCIOL 351L for the major may take any other 300-level sociology or criminal justice course for this requirement.

SOCIOL 341 Elements of Sociological Theory 3 Credit(s)
SOCIOL 351 Methods of Sociological Research 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Take three additional sociology courses at any level except for first year seminar courses.