Sociology Minor

Program Code: U-SOC-MIN
Plan Type: Minor
Department: Sociology Department
Website: sociology.duke.edu/undergraduate/minors 

Program Summary

Sociology is an exciting field of scientific study that explores how societies are organized, change, and affect individuals and groups. Sociologists use diverse empirical methods to answer questions about social life, such as: What impact does racial segregation have on students' educational outcomes? Who gets sick and why? How do social networks affect business profits? What are the social causes of criminal behavior? And how can we harness big data to understand political divides?

Duke Sociology prides itself on creating an engaging curriculum that develops students’ analytic and communication skills, provides in-depth knowledge of multiple research practices and substantive areas, and hones tools needed for a wide variety of professions. Sociology majors and minors apply their understanding of social problems and institutions in careers in medicine, education, business, law, non-profit, research, the arts, and government.

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Academic Requirements

At least 5 units total to complete the minor. At least 34 units total to earn a degree.

• Sociology Courses (5 units)

  • Any 5 SOCIOL courses

  • Must include at least 4 courses 200-level and above