A minor in sociology consists of 18 hours of course work. The detail of course requirements is listed in the degree plan below. Program Strengths Strengthening the marketable expertise of students in quantitative analysis and computer applications in advertising, demography, marketing and the social sciences. There is an active sociology student club to help develop personal and professional relationships. Among other things, students get training for positions in criminal justice system, gerontology, and social welfare.
Students are adequately prepared for graduate or law school.
Also, students take part in field exercises that allow them to learn outside the walls of the university. They participate in state and regional sociological conventions in cities like New Orleans, Miami and San Antonio. Sociology graduates learn skills useful in numerous areas of employment in the private and public sectors. Several state, local and federal agencies look for persons with sociological expertise. In addition, they can seek employment in sales and marketing areas.