Sociology Minor

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Introduction

Sociology Minor is a program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Sociology Minor at Fresno Pacific University helps students understand how people and groups behave. It examines social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Students take courses that provide an overview of social science research and theory, marriage and family dynamics, social psychology, social issues, and public policy.

The program is based on lower division prerequisites and required coursework. Students take SOC 120: Introduction to Sociology, then complete SOC 450: Social Problems and Public Policy and SOC 461: Introduction to Social Science Research. Students also select four courses from subject areas that include Society and Culture, Social Institutions, Social Groups and Processes, and Crime and Justice. There is also an option for semester study abroad.

Modules

SOC 120 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 450 - Social Problems and Public Policy
SOC 461 - Introduction to Social Science Research

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Sociology Minor at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Sociology Minor.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students interested in a minor in sociology should complete their prerequisite courses during their freshmen and sophomore years.

Lower Division Prerequisites: SOC 120 - Introduction to Sociology Credits 3

Required Courses (18-19 Units): SOC 450 - Social Problems and Public Policy Credits 3; SOC 461 - Introduction to Social Science Research Credits 3; Select any four courses from the lists below.