Sociology Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
school/college: College of Health Sciences

Minor in Sociology

The minor in Sociology provides an opportunity for students majoring in fields such as Criminal Justice and Criminology, Business, Media & Communications, Education, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Physical Therapy and Psychology to select courses that will provide them with sociological and anthropological theory and research findings useful to their careers and enriching to their lives in the liberal arts tradition.

Requirements

(17–20 credits as listed below)
- Two Sociology Courses
  - 101 Introductory Sociology (4 Credits)
  - 284 Foundations of Social Theory (4 Credits) or
  - 370 Feminist Theory (4 Credits)
- Electives
  - Three electives in Sociology or two electives in Sociology and one in Anthropology, chosen in consultation with the Department and based on the individual’s interests and needs.

Featured Courses

Introductory Sociology

Required Course

Explore how society shapes individuals and groups. This course introduces core topics like culture, social structure, inequality, and social change. Special attention is given to class, race, gender, and sexuality. Includes discussion and group work.

Feminist Theory

Required Course

Examine major feminist theories and how they explain gender roles and inequality. You’ll explore liberal, Marxist, psychoanalytic, and radical feminism while considering race, class, and sexuality in social and political contexts.

Health and Human Rights

Elective Course

Study how health and human rights are connected across cultures and systems. You’ll analyze global case studies, international policies, and explore how protecting rights can improve health outcomes at both individual and community levels.

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