Sociology Minor
The minor in sociology requires a total of six courses. Requirements differ slightly depending on student's college.
The three required courses are designed to help the student achieve basic sociological literacy and obtain a reasonable grasp of empirical research techniques.
Requirements for students in Fordham College at Rose Hill, Gabelli School of Business (Rose Hill), and School of Professional & Continuing Studies (Rose Hill)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOCI 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI 1102 | Introduction to Sociology: Health Focus | |
| SOCI 2800 | Sociological Theory | 4 |
| One research methods course from the following: | 4 | |
| Social Science Statistics | ||
| Social Science Research and Statistics | ||
| Basic Research Methods | ||
| Methods Social Research I | ||
| Electives | ||
| Two Sociology electives 1 | 6 to 8 | |
| One additional Sociology elective or one Anthropology elective 2 | 3 to 4 | |
- 1
Any course with the SOCI subject code or the SOCI attribute code may fulfill this requirement.
- 2
Any course with the SOCI subject code or the SOCI attribute code, or the ANTH subject code or the ANTH attribute code, may fulfill this requirement.
Requirements for students in Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Gabelli School of Business (Lincoln Center), and School of Professional & Continuing Studies (Lincoln Center)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOCI 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI 1102 | Introduction to Sociology: Health Focus | |
| SOCI 2800 | Sociological Theory | 4 |
| or SOCI 3017 | Inequality in America | |
| One research methods course from the following: | ||
| Social Science Statistics | ||
| Social Science Research and Statistics | ||
| Basic Research Methods | ||
| Methods Social Research I | ||
| Electives | ||
| Two Sociology electives 1 | 6 to 8 | |
| One additional Sociology elective or one Anthropology elective 2 | 3 to 4 | |
- 1
Any course with the SOCI subject code or the SOCI attribute code may fulfill this requirement.
- 2
Any course with the SOCI subject code or the SOCI attribute code, or the ANTH subject code or the ANTH attribute code, may fulfill this requirement.
Availability
The minor in sociology is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.