Social Inequalities Minor

Minor in Social Inequalities (for non-majors)

The Minor in Social Inequalities (18 credits) offers an opportunity for students to focus in the areas of: (1) Social, Cultural, and Economic factors that contribute to social inequality, and (2) Sociological research employing feminist and anti-racist methodologies.  

The minor track is for non-Sociology majors. This track is a complement to other fields where knowledge of social inequalities would be beneficial. 

Required Courses(6 credits)
SO-100Introduction to Sociology: Exploring Our Social World3
SO-201Prejudice, Privilege, and Power3
or SO-285 Race, Class and Gender
Elective Courses(12 credits)
Take 4 courses from the following, including at least one at the 300- or 400-level:12
Prejudice, Privilege, and Power
Latinx Experiences in the U.s. and the World
Sociology of Disability
Race, Class and Gender
Environmental Sociology
Puerto Rican Diaspora
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Contemporary Immigrant Experiences
Wealth, Poverty, and Power
Gender and Sexuality
Urban Sociology
Independent Study (Only pre-approved sections)
Seminar in Sociology (Only pre-approved sections)
Global Capitalism
Total Credits18