Sociology

Sociology Department

Cynthia L. Sutton, Ph.D.
Department Chair

 csutton@thiel.edu
 724-589-2084

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  • Sociology | Minor

    Total credit hours: 18

    About the Sociology Minor

    Sociology is the branch of science which specializes in the study of human societies and human social interaction. Students pursuing a sociology minor will study a wide range of topics including marriage and family, community, criminology, diversity, social movements and even art, music, and film!

    • Learn the principles of good social science research methodology.
    • Understand the major theoretical paradigms of sociology.
    • Learn about the complexity and interaction of social groups in United States culture in terms of race/ethnicity, sex/gender, social class, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
    • Gain an understanding of the diversity of collective human behavior and belief.

    Visit our Academic Catalog (2023-2024) for course listings.

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