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. |