Sociology Minor

20 semester hours, including:

  • SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology
  • 16 semester hours of Sociology coursework. Choose from SOCI 210 (Gender and Society), 230 (The Family), 240 (Social Problems), 287 (Special Topics in Sociology), 301 (Quantitative Research Methods), 302 (Qualitative Research Methods), 309 (Social Stratification), 332 (Race and Racism), 336 (Deviance), 378 (Consumption), 387 (Special Topics in Sociology), 391 (Sociology of Religion), 393 (Gender and Violence), 495 (Internship), 496 (Sociological Theories), or CRIM 226 (Delinquency and Juvenile Justice)

Majors and minors are expected to maintain a minimum grade of C- in sociology classes.

 

Updated 8/20/2025

Declare your Minor

If you would like to declare your major in sociology schedule a meeting with the department chair, Kate Luther lutherke@plu.edu.

Due to shared core curriculum, students may not double major in sociology and criminal justice. Students may major in sociology and minor in criminal justice.