Dec 09, 2024  
2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog

Sociology Minor


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Department of Sociology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

25 credits

Introduction

Sociologists examine topics encompassing a vast array of human behavior: crime and punishment, the formation and dissolution of families, bureaucracy in organizations, conflicts between classes, and global inequalities. Sociology is distinctive in its focus on the way individuals’ lives are embedded within multiple social contexts that facilitate and constrain the range of possible actions. These contexts include generation, occupation, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family, health, nation, race and ethnicity, and many others.

Why Consider a Sociology Minor?

A Minor in Sociology is likely to benefit students across a wide range of majors. Students entering professions such as education, business, journalism, law enforcement, and human services are likely to gain skills and knowledge that will allow them to better understand clients, co-workers, and work-related processes.

 Contact Information

Department Program Coordinator
Andrea Osborn
Arntzen Hall 513
360-650-4882
Andrea.Osborn@wwu.edu

Department email
Sociology@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

 

 Major/Career Resources

careercenter.wwu.edu/connectmajorcareer

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Sociology Program Coordinator to request the completion of a Minor Declaration Form.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements


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