The Diversity and Social Inequality Minor examines the social class, status, and power in contemporary global society. The minor facilities an understanding of social inequalities related to age, gender, race and ethnicity, social class and stratification, sexual orientation, religion, and family. The minor prepares students for careers and graduate school in a variety of fields, including those in non-profit agencies, human resources, and service organizations.
Minor Requirements
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses used for the minor.
- At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Sociology Department.
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- SYO3530 - Social Power and Inequality (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- SYG2000 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
- SYG2010 - Social Problems (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Additional courses may be taken as approved.
- Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
- SYD3410 - Urban Society (3)
- SYD3700 - Race and Ethnicity (3)
- SYD3772 - Race and Social Media (3)
- SYD3800 - Sex and Gender in Society (3)
- SYD3805 - Sociology of Sexualities (3)
- SYD4020 - Birth, Death, and Population Trends (3)
- SYD4810 - Women in Contemporary Society (3)
- SYD4813 - Women, Law and Social Change (3)
- SYD4820 - Men, Masculinities and Society (3)
- SYG4244 - Food and Society (3)
- SYO4100 - Family Trends (3)
- SYO4200 - Religion in Society (3)
- SYO4250 - Education and Social Achievement (3)
- SYO4323 - Community and Diversity (3)
- SYO4424 - Men, Masculinities, and Health (3)
- SYP3060 - Sociology of Sex and Reproduction (3)
- SYP4304 - Social Movements and Revolutions (3)
- SYP4454 - Global Inequality and Society (3)
- SYP4732 - Minority Aging and Health (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
