Sociology and Equity Studies Minor

Program Overview

The Sociology and Equity Studies Minor at York College of Pennsylvania offers an interdisciplinary exploration of social interaction and society. Through a range of courses covering topics such as social problems, family, gender, race, and the environment, students gain a deep understanding of how broader social forces shape human experience. The program emphasizes the scientific study of society, the use of diverse theoretical perspectives, and a commitment to social justice and equity.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Requirements (18 credits):
• SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)
• SOC 220 American Social Problems (3 credit hours)
• Choose 9 credits from the following courses:
• PSY 243 Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
• SOC 210 Drugs and Society (3 credit hours)
• SOC 225 Family Diversity and Society (3 credit hours) / WGS 225 The Family (3 credit hours)
• SOC 260 Gender and Society (3 credit hours) / WGS 260 Gender and Society (3 credit hours)
• SOC 301 Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
• SOC 302 Sociology of Health and Illness (3 credit hours)
• SOC 315 Race, Ethnicity, and Society (3 credit hours)
• SOC 420 Selected Topics In Sociology (3 credit hours)

Other:

• The program focuses on the scientific study of social interaction and society.
• It enables students to understand how broader social forces shape human experience.
• The discipline is committed to building relations of social justice and equity.
• The context refers to the program as a "minor," implying it is intended to be taken alongside another major in a different field.
• The courses offered cover a wide range of topics within sociology, including social problems, family, gender, race, and the environment.