# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/las/minors/sociology/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Sociology*
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The study of Sociology allows you to be analytic and reflective about social structure and culture. It can help you in almost any career including business, education, public administration, social work, as well as preparation for graduate or professional studies. The minor is designed to teach students the basic theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and explore the wide range of topics, social groups, and social interactions studied by Sociologists. From social inequalities and social problems to examining the underlying patterns of social relations in formal organizations, in legal institutions and in the economic and political arena to understanding the interplay among science, technology and society, the diversity of courses allows Sociology minors to explore courses relevant to their interests.
A minor in sociology requires that students learn the basic theoretical and methodological approaches in sociology. Students must also learn about the substance of sociology in some depth and are thus required to take at least two sociology courses at an advanced level and a total of at least 18 hours of sociology courses.
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Sociology*
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The coursework must include the requirements listed below:
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [SOC 100](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOC%20100 "SOC 100") | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| [SOC 200](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOC%20200 "SOC 200") | Introduction to Sociological Theory | 3 |
| [SOC 280](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOC%20280 "SOC 280") | Intro to Social Statistics 1 | 4 |
| At least two Sociology courses at the 300- or 400-level | | 6 |
| Elective Sociology hours as needed to fill the 18 hour requirement | | 3-6 |
| Total Hours | | 18 |
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: *If a statistics course is taken outside the Department of Sociology to fulfill this requirement, that course does not count toward the 18 hours of Sociology courses.*
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Sociology*
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Students completing the minor will be able to:
1. Apply sociological theories to understand social phenomena.
2. Critically evaluate explanations of human behavior and social phenomenon.
3. Apply scientific principles to understand the social world.
4. Evaluate the quality of social scientific methods and data.
5. Rigorously analyze social scientific data.
6. Use sociological knowledge to inform policy debates and promote public understanding.
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Sociology*
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## [Department of Sociology](https://sociology.illinois.edu/)
[Sociology Faculty](https://sociology.illinois.edu/directory/faculty)\
[Sociology advising](https://sociology.illinois.edu/academics/academic-advising)
## [College of Liberal Arts & Sciences](https://las.illinois.edu/)
**overview of college admissions & requirements:** [Liberal Arts & Sciences](https://catalog.illinois.edu/schools/las/academic-units/)