Sociology Minor

Sociology majors are not eligible for the minor in Sociology.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must meet with a college advisor/student success counselor to declare a minor and review the course requirements.

Additional Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or higher is required in all courses for the minor.
  • A minimum of 12 credits of the minor must be completed at FGCU.
  • Students desiring certification of a minor and designation on their academic transcript must:
    • Note the minor on the Application for Graduation.
    • Contact a college advisor/student success counselor to certify completion of all course requirements for the declared minor as listed below.

Program Requirements

Required Courses in the Minor

Complete the following:
SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Complete one of the following:
SYA 3010 Sociological Theory (3)
SYA 3120 Contemp Sociological Theory (3)

Complete one of the following:
SYA 3300 Social Research Methods (3)
SYA 3310 Qualitative Research Methods (3)

Complete two additional upper division (3000-4999 level) courses in SYA, SYD, SYG, SYO, or SYP.

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Total Semester Hours Required: 15 Hours