Sociology

Students with many different majors find sociology a useful and compatible minor. Coursework for this minor examines the underlying patterns of social relations in formal organizations, in legal institutions, and in the family, economic, and political arena.

The Sociology minor allows students to explore the wide range of topics, social groups, and social interactions studied by sociologists. From social inequalities and social problems to the familiar institutions of family, school, religion, and government, the diversity of courses available allows sociology minors to explore courses relevant to their interests.

If you're looking for a minor that can help you in almost any career, then the sociology minor is for you!

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Minor

Format:

Full Time, In-Person

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Why Grand View?

Students will gain an understanding of the linkages between theory and research and their application to analysis and policy development.
Students contribute to various human service agencies in the Des Moines metropolitan area often through departmentally-sponsored service learning.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you are interested in the theoretical ideas and research methods used by sociologists in their study of society.

Program Details

The academic minor is a secondary area/field of specialized study for Grand View University baccalaureate degree candidates. Students seeking to complete the requirements for an academic minor earn between 18 and 24 semester hours of credit in a second field/area of study. Students who already hold a baccalaureate degree are eligible to complete the requirements for an academic minor, but are not awarded a second baccalaureate degree for their work. Students who select a baccalaureate degree minor must earn at least six hours in their minor field of study at Grand View University and must earn a 2.2 GPA in courses required for the minor.

Course Requirements (22 credits)

SOCS 101	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
SOCS 315	Social Problems	3 credits
SOCS / PSYC 310	Social Psychology	3 credits
STAT 241	Principles of Statistics	4 credits
Three additional credits from other upper or lower division offerings in Sociology.		3 credits
Six credits of upper division (300/400) Sociology courses.		6 credits

Independent studies, practica, and cooperative education listings may not be considered for the minor in Sociology.

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No matter what major you’re thinking about, you may be able to transfer in as many as 75 credits from a community college or junior college. If you have an A.A. or A.A.S. from an Iowa community college, you will be automatically admitted at junior status.

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