Minors
Sociology
Explore the patterns, structures, and systems that shape human behavior and relationships with Bethany’s Sociology Minor.
Understand Society. Influence Change.
A Sociology minor at Bethany Lutheran College equips students with analytical tools to examine cultural norms, social institutions, and global issues through a critical and compassionate lens. Whether paired with education, criminal justice, business, or ministry, this minor deepens your understanding of society and prepares you to make meaningful contributions in any field that values human connection and social insight.
Sociology Minor Course List
The minor in sociology requires the following course:
Five of the following courses, four of which must be upper division courses:
- PHED320 Social Aspects of Sports
- PSYC270 Gender
- PSYC340 Social Psychology
- RELG330 Christian Social Thought
- SCIE375 Theories of Science in the 20th Century
- SOCL104 Cultural Anthropology
- SOCL240 Criminal Deviance and Justice
- SOCL290 Comparative Historical Sociology
- SOCL300 Sociology of Medicine and the Body
- SOCL320 Research Methods in Social Sciences
- SOCL330 American Minorities
- SOCL351 Sociology of Art and Film
- SOCL405 Continental Philosophy: The Early Foundations of Sociology
- SOCL410 Sociological Theory
- SOCL435 Death and Dying
- SOCL497 Independent Research
- SOCL499 Sociology Internship
Please see the Program Requirements Disclaimer when planning your coursework.
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