The minor in Rural Sociology provides: (1) an understanding of sociological concepts important to the analysis of change in rural societies: (2) an understanding of major social structural and cultural changes to rural societies; (3) an understanding of the influence of social and cultural factors on rural and agricultural development, as well as the impact of development on rural groups, cultures, and communities; and (4) opportunities to apply sociological concepts to specific case studies related to rural and agricultural development, population, and natural/environmental issues.
The Rural Sociology minor serves students whose interests include the sociological dimensions of agriculture, rural population, rural development, and natural resources and the environment.
