Law and Society, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
By declaring an interdisciplinary minor in law and society, you will learn how social forces influence the legal system and how the law affects society from a sociological perspective. You will choose courses from a variety of disciplines, such as anthropology, classics, political science, and Africana studies.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (12 Credits)
Twelve credits chosen from the courses of two or more departments as specified below. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Africana Studies 3330, 3331; Anthropology 3160, 3162; Classics 3234; Political Science 3120, 3121, 3130, 3123, 3122, 3240; Sociology 3503, 3504.
- Courses in anthropology presented for this minor may not be counted toward the anthropology major.
- Courses in political science presented for this minor may not be counted toward the political science major.
- Courses in sociology presented for this minor may not be counted toward the sociology major.
Contact
Contact the Anthropology Department, Political Science Department, or Sociology Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
