The minor in sociology at the University of Illinois at Springfield is designed for students who are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the social and cultural organization and interaction of human group life, and the ways by which people maintain and sustain themselves, in small groups, societies, or internationally. It is open to students in any field other than sociology/anthropology.
Its objectives are to acquaint students with the social theories governing human group life and its complex interactions, behaviors and structures; to provide the requisite insight and skills to investigate the social world; to promote the understanding that human creations are products of ongoing social worlds; and to improve critical thinking and writing skills.
There are no prerequisites for the minor, although one lower-division course in introductory sociology is recommended.
To earn a minor in sociology, students must complete a minimum of 16 hours from the following required and elective courses.
A minimum of 8 hours of upper-division course work must be taken at UIS. Eight hours of upper-division transfer credit may be accepted.
