Sociology, Minor
Minor in Sociology
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online Sociology, minor is designed to provide students with the knowledge base to create a positive influence in the world through the study of social life, changes and the causes and consequences of human behavior.
Coursework within this minor encompasses several disciplines, allowing it to complement many majors including but not limited to criminal justice, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, history and social work.
This minor is offered entirely online.
Career Outlook: Career advancement in a diverse society requires the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people from different cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. Therefore, a focused study in sociology prepares you for work in a variety of fields.
This program is ideal for professionals who wish to work in professions such as:
- Social services
- Management
- Education
- Market research
- Public policy
- Social science research
- Public relations
- Government
- Human resources
- Law
- Data analysis
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
High school diploma or GED
NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states
To apply to this program:
- Complete and submit the online application for admissions
- Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee
Courses You’ll Take
Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 201 | Social Inequality | 3 |
An examination of the American social class system and its impact on the lives of the members of society. Theories of the development of social classes are offered as a basis for class discussions. Alternative social class systems are examined along with the American system. The course concentrates on power relationships, ownership of assets, and the impact of class membership on values, beliefs, attitudes, life styles and life chances. | ||
| SOC 250GS | Anthropology | 3 |
Prereq: none
Reviews the physical evolution of humans and the origins of culture. The concepts of culture and cross-cultural comparison are utilized to understand the various ways of life humans have created throughout history. | ||
| SOC 300 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
Prereq: SOC 100, a 200-level SOC course or permission
This course develops analytical approaches to the examination and use of sociological theory in social systems. Basic comprehension of the various paradigms and schools of thought are examined as well as critiques using classical, contemporary, and emerging theoretical writings. Evaluation of the application of social theories is also attempted. (Offered in the Fall semester.) | ||
| SOC 100GS | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Prereq: none
The development of social systems, group formations and types of social organizations, and the nature of cultural and subcultural variations. | ||
| SOC 275 | Social Psychology | 3 |
Prereq: none
Group influences on individual behavior, including role theory, socialization, personality development, and attitude change. | ||
| SOC 225 | Global Cultures and Diversity | 3 |
Prereq: none
This course acquaints the student with a broad range of cultural, racial, and social groups which are recognized as different by the community. It focuses on the causes of the differential treatment, the problems created for these groups and the community, and suggests some solutions that practicing social workers and human service professionals will find useful in dealing with these groups. | ||
| SOC 201 | Social Inequality | 3 |
Prereq: none
An examination of the American social class system and its impact on the lives of the members of society. Theories of the development of social classes are offered as a basis for class discussions. Alternative social class systems are examined along with the American system. The course concentrates on power relationships, ownership of assets, and the impact of class membership on values, beliefs, attitudes, life styles and life chances. | ||
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $259.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $316.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $777.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $948.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $396.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $453.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1188.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $1359.75
Suzanne Maughan, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Professor
Suzanne Maughan's philosophy stems from her commitment to be an effective teacher and provide students with the foundation to integrate and implement interdisciplinary knowledge to benefit themselves and the community. She is committed to teaching students and learning from them in quality environments through engaging class interaction, diversity, hands-on experience and challenging student thought processes.
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.