Sociology Minor
Description. The Sociology minor considers the following areas in the study of modern society: social groups, social organization, the sociology of institutions such as law, the courts, the family, the process of interaction, social disorganization and change. Topics such as violence, delinquency, deviant behavior, social control, and ethnic, race and class relations are central to the minor concentration. Issues of culture, personality and urbanization are also covered.
Credits. 18
Minor coordinator. Professor Antonio (Jay) Pastrana, Department of Sociology (212.237.8665, apastrana@jjay.cuny.edu)
Advising resources. Department of Sociology advising (
socadvising@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements. Students wishing to minor in Sociology must complete 18 credits (six courses) of courses at any level. SOC 101, which fulfills the Flexible Core: Individual & Society area of the college's general education program, must be among the six courses. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minor or program.
Part One. Required Course
Subtotal: 3
Part Two. Electives
Select any five SOC courses. At least one course must be at the 300-level or above.
The list of suggested courses are included below but any sociology courses can be used to fulfill Part Two.
Subtotal: 15
SOC 104 and SOC 106 can only be taken by freshmen.
Total Credit Hours: 18