Minor Program in Sociology

This program provides students in the fields of technology, science and administration with an opportunity to complement their education with a sociological understanding of social transformations they themselves experience as individuals and as professionals in their fields. The program introduces them to theory and research in sociology, social theory, social change, and substantive areas in the field. The program focuses on the analysis of such processes as modernization and globalization. Before graduation, students are required to take 6 courses in total.

Compulsory Courses

Course Code Course Name METU
Credit
Theoretical
(h/w)
Laboratory
(h/w)
ECTS
Credit
SOC100 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY* 3 3 0 5.0
SOC257 CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY I 4 4 0 8.0

4 other SOC must/elective course(s) approved by the Department of Sociology

*Or equivalent course of SOC100

Total minimum credit: 18

h/w = hours per week