BS Sociology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Sociology examines stability and change in social life by addressing the underlying patterns of social relations in formal organizations, in legal institutions, and in the family, economy, and political arena. Coursework focuses on the criminal justice system and criminal behavior, mental health, families and close relationships, education, urban and rural communities, politics and policy formation, social movements and social change, diverse racial and ethnic groups, and social psychology.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Introductory Course, Quantitative Courses, Data Analysis Courses, Core Courses, Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major, Organization, Business, or Non-Profit. Collegiate Requirements: All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence. All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) students earning a BA, BS, or BIS degree must complete CLA 3002 or another approved career or internship course (CLA 3101, CLA 3201, CLA 3301, CLA 3896, or CLA 3996).

Career pathways

This option builds on the course requirements for the sociology BS program by featuring 12-16 additional credits of upper-division coursework in one of four clusters: (1) organizations, business, or non-profits, (2) health care and careers, (3) policy analysis, or (4) quantitative emphasis.

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