Sociology Minor

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Sociology minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Sociology Core (3 credits)

SOC 101LEC - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Five SOC Electives (15 credits)

Four must be at the 300/400 Level*

Notes

*May count SOC 495 once, for 3 credits, as an elective course

Total Credits Required for Major: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall.

Minimum grade of C required in SOC 101 .

Sociology Department Course Overlap Policy

For Sociology/Criminology double majors, no shared classes are allowed other than the 3 shared required classes (101, 293, 294). For Sociology and/or Criminology majors also minoring in a departmental minor, and/or for double minors, a minimum of 4 of the classes required for the minor must be unique, i.e., not shared across other departmental majors or minors.

Transfer Credit Policy

The department accepts up to 9 credit hours of appropriate sociology/criminology courses toward the minor requirements. Course descriptions and syllabi may need to be provided.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will:

Be able to describe the significance of social theory to society, compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations, and apply some basic theories to social issues
Be able to critically examine the social factors-i.e., social institutions, policies, practices, norms, and beliefs-that shape major realms of human life. The specific realms examined (e.g., family, criminal justice, health, etc.) may differ based on student interest, but regardless of substantive area, students should be able to examine society through a sociological lens.