Program: Sociology Minor - San Diego State University

Apr 05, 2025

2020/2021 University Catalog

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Required Courses

The minor in sociology consists of a minimum of 18 units to include

SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3
SOC 102 - Introduction to Social Problems Units: 3
or
SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3
or
SOC 301 - Social Research Methods Units: 3

Three Units Selected from

SOC 401 - Classical Social Theory Units: 3
SOC 403 - Contemporary Social Theory Units: 3
SOC 406 - Intermediate Social Statistics Units: 3
SOC 407 - Survey and Experimental Research Methods Units: 3
SOC 408 - Qualitative Research Methods Units: 3
SOC 433 - Wealth, Status, and Power Units: 3
SOC 455 - Sociology of Intersectionality Units: 3
SOC 457 - Protests, Reforms, and Revolutions Units: 3
SOC 458 - Nonviolence, Peace, and Social Change Units: 3
or
SOC 459 - The American Labor Movement Units: 3
And nine elective units from other upper division courses in the department

Note

STAT 119 or STAT 250 , or BIOL 215 will be accepted in lieu of SOC 201 .