The study of sociology develops analytical abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and invaluable critical tools for understanding the contemporary world. Sociology is good preparation for a broad array of careers, including business, education, public administration, and social work.
Minor Requirements
- 15 hours of HTS sociology courses, approved by the School
- 9 of the 15 hours must be at the 3000-level or above
- 3 hours taken outside of sociology courses may be counted toward the minor, with approval of the School
- Courses required by name and number and/or used to satisfy Core Areas A through E in a student's major degree program may not be used in satisfying the course requirements for a minor
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis; each course must be completed with a grade of C or better
- A maximum of 6 semester hours of Special Topics courses may be included in a minor program or the student may complete 3 semester hours of Special Topics and 3 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research. Students may not use 6 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research for a minor.
- Students majoring in HTS may not minor in sociology
- To learn more about the rules and regulations governing minors, visit the Georgia Tech Catalog
- For more information on the Sociology minor, email Sonya Boadu
- To add a minor in Sociology, please complete the Change of Minor Form (Docusign)
Students may choose courses in areas such as the sociology of development, technology and society, sociology of work and industry, politics and society, social issues and public policy, gender and society, and the sociology of science, among other topics.
Certificate Requirements
- 12 hours of HTS sociology courses, approved by the School
- 9 of the 12 hours must be at the 3000 level or above
- 3 hours taken outside of sociology may be counted toward the certificate, with approval of the School
- All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis, and a grade of C or better must be received in each course
- Students majoring in HTS may not earn a certificate in sociology
- For more information on the certificate in sociology, email Sonya Boadu.
Additional requirements and information about undergraduate certificate programs can be found in the Georgia Tech Course Catalog.