The minor in sociology requires 18 credits. Students must complete at least 9 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the minor in residence at UWM. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the minor attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor credits attempted, including any transfer work.
Requirements
Students must complete at least 9 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the minor in residence at UWM. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the minor attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor credits attempted, including any transfer work.
The minor in sociology requires 18 credits distributed as follows:
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required | ||
SOCIOL 261 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking in Sociology 1 | 3 |
SOCIOL 361 | Research Methods in Sociology 2 | 3 |
SOCIOL 375 | Social Theory | 3 |
Select any two additional sociology courses at the 300 level or above (minimum 6 credits) | 6 | |
Electives | ||
Select 3 credits of SOCIOL at any level | 3 | |
Total Credits | 18 |
1 | With the approval of the undergraduate advisor, minors may substitute an elementary statistics course from another discipline for the SOCIOL 261 requirement. |
2 | Those who have completed a methods course in a related discipline may be exempted from the SOCIOL 361 requirement, with the approval of the undergraduate advisor. Students who receive exemption from SOCIOL 361 must take an additional upper-division Sociol course for the minor. |