A minor in Sociology provides students in other majors with the opportunity to learn methodological skills as well the conceptual framework to examine and create solutions to address a variety of complex social problems.  

To add a General Sociology minor, contact the department at (970) 491-6044 or cla-soc_dept_info@mail.colostate.edu.

Effective Spring 2014

Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.

Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.

Students must receive a grade of C or higher for each course counting toward the minor.

Lower Division
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology (GT-SS3)3
or SOC 105 Social Problems (GT-SS3)
Upper Division
SOC 301Development of Sociological Thought3
or SOC 302 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Select one from the following:3
Sociological Research Methods
Equivalent course work in social research
Minimum of 12 credits in sociology courses beyond specific requirements chosen on the basis of relevance to student's program of study. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).12
Program Total Credits:21