Admission into the Minor
Students are expected to formally declare a minor by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama.
![]() | Hours | |
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Minor Courses | ||
SOC 101 | Intro To Sociology | 3 |
SOC 302 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
Credit Hours Subtotal: | 6 | |
Electives | ||
SOC electives 300 or 400 level | 6 | |
SOC electives | 6 | |
Credit Hours Subtotal: | 12 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Grade Point Average
A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.
Upper-level Residency
A minimum of six hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary Courses
This minor does not require ancillary courses.
Additional Minor Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with all College and University degree requirements.
Prerequisites
Unless otherwise stated, the prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level SOC courses is SOC 101 Intro To Sociology.