Minor in Sociology

Our students become keen observers of human social behavior, including social change, diverse communities and their interactions, and the science that helps answer complex questions. They enjoy careers in public administration, health, public policy, advocacy nonprofits and law enforcement.

The minor in sociology provides foundational knowledge of human social behaviour, including social change, diverse communities and their interactions, and the scientific methods that can be used to find answers to complex social questions. The minor in sociology works well in combination with many majors at CU Boulder, especially anthropology, economics, international affairs and psychology.

  • Explore various aspects of social behavior—from race relations to gender roles to criminology
  • Gain strong research, data analysis, writing and reading skills
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

In the top 50 sociology programs

(U.S. News & World Report, 2017)

Learn from our renowned faculty, a large concentration of qualitative sociologists who can provide a strong base for sociology training

Our department is nationally recognized for research in our five main areas of specialization

Be successful.

The sociology minor will equip you with the tools needed to make sense of the shifting social world and contribute solutions to difficult societal problems.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Program manager, marketing coordinator, personnel manager, recruiter, urban planner and community development officer are common opportunities for students

 

Work in public administration, health, public-policy consulting, advocacy nonprofits or law enforcement

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in sociology courses, including a total of 9 upper-division credit hours. Students have flexibility of course topics in this program, with the majority of credit hours as electives within sociology.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, and to get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The Department of Sociology has an extensive alumni network in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Alice Fothergill

(PhD'01)
Associate professor of sociology, University of Vermont

Melissa D. Kanack

(BA'11)
A plastic surgeon practicing in La Jolla, California

Boroka Bo

(BA'12)
PhD candidate in sociology/demography at the University of California, Berkeley, recipient of a Soros fellowship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research fellowship

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