Graduate Areas of Concentration

Environmental and natural resources, international sociology, social policy

A graduate minor in sociology is an excellent complement for graduate students intending careers in most social and natural science fields, including, the non-profit sector or public policy. The sociology minor equips graduate students with skills in understanding and engaging with complex real-world issues.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of Public Policy, 300 Bexell Hall, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-3703

Minor Code: 9800

 

Prior to declaring a minor in Sociology, explicit support must be granted from a Sociology Faculty Mentor who will provide guidance to the graduate student. It is expected that the student and the Sociology Faculty Mentor will work together to identify appropriate courses to support the student's major areas of interest, and will file the proposed coursework agreement with the Sociology program.

 

MA/MS

Course List
Code Title Credits
SOC 513 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 4
Methods-based course 1 4
Electives 1 7
Total Credits 15

PhD

Course List
Code Title Credits
SOC 513 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 4
Methods-based course 1 4
Electives 1 10
Total Credits 18

1Specific courses will be determined in consultation with, and approved by, the student's Sociology Faculty Mentor