Sociology Minor
The objective of a sociology minor is to explore and expand student knowledge of the discipline of sociology. Students will develop a greater understanding of various social and cultural issues around the world by examining historical and contemporary events, topics, and issues in the field theoretically as well as empirically. In the variety of courses that they take, students will learn to analyze different societies and cultures from micro and macro levels and will also understand how these two intersect.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2025.
To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Jung-Whan DeJong
jungwhan_dejong@fitnyc.edu
| Required Course: | ||
| SO 171 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Choose Four (4) Courses | ||
| SO 208 | Fashion and Food | 3 |
| SO 272 | Sex Roles, Marriage, and Family in Transition | 3 |
| SO 277 | Ethnicity, Dress, and World Culture | 3 |
| SO 278 | Latinos in the United States: A Sociological Perspective | 3 |
| SO 300 | Sociology of Everyday Life | 3 |
| SO 301 | Luxury: A Socio-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| SO 303 | LGBTQ+ in Society: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| SO 306 | Kimono and Fashion: A Socio-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| SO 307 | Emotions in Society | 3 |
| SO 309 | Tattoos and Body Modification | 3 |
| SO 313 | Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law | 3 |
| SO 317 | Fashion Research and Social Theory | 3 |
| SO 337 | Crime in the Global, Digital Society (Honors) | 3 |
| SO 374 | Cross-Cultural Studies | 3 |
| SO 376 | Clothing and Society | 3 |
| SO 378 | Asian Global Popular Culture | 3 |
| SO 379 | Sociology of the Digital Era | 3 |
| SO 386 | Youth Subculture, Identity, and Fashion: A Sociological Perspective | 3 |
Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.