The sociology minor from CBU will introduce students to the study of human behavior in social settings as well as social issues.
The sociology minor requires the completion of the following 21 units.
A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in social settings. It includes major theories of human behavior in terms of culture, socialization, primary groups, stratification and social class, population, family, religion, and social change. (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC213-A Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
06/30/2025 | W | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yeager Center B219 |
SOC213-A Mshigeni, Deogratius |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center B218 |
SOC213-B Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
SOC213-C Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center B220 |
SOC213-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA |
SOC213-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
SOC213-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
This course addresses the social institutions of marriage and family using a theoretical and research-based approach to examine the social, behavioral, and psychological aspects as they are practiced in American culture. The course discusses dating, mate selection, the experience of marriage, marital challenges, and diversity in family forms. The course defines and evaluates marriage and the family from sociological, psychological, and biblical perspectives. (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC323-A Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
SOC323-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
A study of major social problems in contemporary society, their nature, development, social causes, and possible interventions and solutions. Topics will include structured inequality, crime, alcohol and other drugs, war, and urbanization. (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC335-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/12/2026 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
This course introduces classical and contemporary sociological theories to examine the fundamental forces that influence human interactions in daily living. Specific emphasis is given to the relationships between social institutions, social and economic power, socially constructed reality, and cultural effects on individual identity, expression, and opportunities in society. Recognition of the differences between the secular patterns of norms and behaviors are paralleled with faith integration on constructs of beliefs and behaviors. Prerequisite: SOC213 (3 Units)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC381-A Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
09/02/2025 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
*Plus 12 additional units of upper division sociology
**Minor students may use elective units toward a departmental concentration.