Popular Culture, Minor

The minor allows the student to develop their knowledge of the complex processes involved in learning to look at the world creatively and critically. The Popular Culture minor is appropriate for students who are engaged in arts education, policy development, community partnerships, creative thinking, research, and advocacy. Students will learn to identify the need for community engagement and outreach through community non-profits, schools, criminal justice systems, ceremonial and religious practices, racial and ethnic organizations, military groups, mental health services, ecological resources, and others.

Required Courses

ARTS 1303Art History Survey I

3

ARTS 1304Art History Survey II

3

SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Elective Courses

Choose three of the following Junior/Senior level electives

ARTS 3301Women Artists I

3

ARTS 3302Women Artists: Part Ii

3

ARTS 3305Modern Hispanic Art & Foundations

3

ARTS 4301Art Since 1940

3

ARTS 4302History Of African American Art

3

ARTS 4304Arts Of 19th Century

3

ENGL 3332Literature and Art

3

ENGL 3333Literature & Mythology

3

SOCI 3351Music In Society

3

SOCI 4352Culture and Society

3

SOCI 4353Art in Community

3

SOCI 4389Selected Topics

3

SOCI 4394Independent Research in Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 9