Anthropology/Sociology Minor

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The Anthropology/Sociology minor enables students to understand culture and society as a mosaic of diverse, overlapping groups, memberships, values, and traditions, each contributing to a larger global matrix that is continuously being reformulated.

Minor Requirements

15 credits

Of the 15 credits required, students must complete a minimum of 6 credits from anthropology courses and 6 credits from sociology courses.  Courses with an ATHSOC prefix can be applied toward either of these minimum requirements.

ATH-101	Cultural Anthropology	3 credits
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SOC-100	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
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ATH/SOC-	Courses approved by Anthropology Sociology Department and major advisor	12 credits

Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this minor, students will be able to:

1)      Analyze a social or cultural problem utilizing established theories from anthropology or sociology;

2)      Use standard anthropological or sociological methods as appropriate to demonstrate, test, or develop a particular anthropological or sociological theory; and

3)      Articulate practical strategies for becoming informed, involved citizens who can adapt to culturally diverse populations and occupations.