Sociology Minor

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: Students graduating with a minor in a CLAS field must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses in the minor field that are credited toward completion of the minor.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: No courses for the Sociology minor may be taken pass/fail.

Other requirements: A minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine.

Contact Information: Karyn Sporer, Chair, Department of Sociology, Fernald Hall, Room 201G, 207.581.2361, karyn.sporer@maine.edu

Requirements (18 credits):

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 290 - Research Foundations in Sociology Credits: 3
Four Electives Credits: 12
6 credits of Criminal Justice (CRJ) are allowed to count for elective requirement
Mimimum of 9 credits hours must be at the 200-level or above
Minimum of 9 credits must be completed at the University of Maine
Grades for all 18 credits must average a 2.0 or higher.