Business:
Students entering the private sector must be knowledgeable about the consumers of their products and about the larger shifts which take place in society that impact the way in which business is conducted. The student of marketing is most concerned with understanding the consumer and is served well by studying sociology. Managers must be sensitive to the needs of other people and to their own needs. A minor in sociology provides the student with an opportunity to learn about these subjects.

History:
For most students, history is the study of people. What better minor to have than a minor in sociology? SOC 325 (An Introduction to Sociological Theory) is one of the required courses in the sociology minor and, for the history buff, is a challenging survey of history of social thought and its applicability to life today. Other courses in sociology provide historical perspectives and all of the courses focus on people as their primary subject.

Journalism:
Students entering this field need to be able to communicate with others, to understand other people and one's self. The sociology minor provides an environment in which students learn about their own society and themselves and, thereby, improve their ability to communicate. Journalists addressing such issues as race relations, gender issues, aging, crime and other social problems, will find the sociology minor of considerable use.

Political Science:
The polity is one of the major social institutions found in most societies (along with the family, education, religion, and the military). As such, politics is part of the subject matter of sociology - only a part. To fully understand human beings as political entities, one must understand the texture of the society in which humans live. The minor in sociology provides such an understanding and broadens the political science student's perspective.

Psychology:
If psychology is the study of the individual in society, sociology is the study of the society within the individual. The balance fostered in the student majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology is evident. Students interested in a psychology career working with people may find the sociology minor of interest and directly applicable to their careers or study objectives.

Gerontology:
If working with or on behalf of the elderly and the aging interests you, Gerontology is a wonderful major to complete.  And a minor in Sociology, or a major in it, complements the Gerontology degree.

Other Majors:
Missouri State offers a large number of majors, many more than those listed above. Others majors for which a sociology minor may be compatible include, but are not limited to, communication, recreation, geography, economics, marketing, and management.