Minor in Sociology
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Banner Code: LA-MINOR-SOAN-SOCI
A minor in sociology is an excellent complement for students intending careers in health-related fields, the non-profit sector, government, higher education, human resource management, city and regional planning, or public policy.
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Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 101 | Introductory Sociology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| SOCI 311 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Internship and Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits of optional internship and electives chosen from one of the four concentrations offered as part of the BA in sociology | ||
| Internship | 0-6 | |
| Internship in Sociology I (Mason Core) | ||
| Electives | 6-12 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |