Major in Sociology

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.

BA with a Major in Sociology-PDF

FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL HOURS

ENGL 1310, College Writing IA 3

HIST 2610, United State History to 1865D 3

SOCI 1510, Individuals in Society*, I 3

MathematicsB 3

WellnessF 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL HOURS

PSCI 1040, American GovernmentE 3

SOCI 2010, Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity** 3

CommunicationJ 3

HumanitiesH 3

Natural SciencesC 4

Total 16

FRESHMAN YEAR

SPRING HOURS

ENGL 1320, College Writing IIA 3

HIST 2620, United States History from 1865D 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOCI 1520, Contemporary Social Problems, recommended) 3

Elective 3

Visual and Performing ArtsG 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SPRING HOURS

PSCI 1050, American GovernmentE 3

SOCI 3000, Marriage and the Family** 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

Natural SciencesC 4

Total 16

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

SOCI 3300, Urban Sociology** 3

SOCI 3330, Social Stratification** 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

Elective 4

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

SOCI 4000, Sociological Theory* 3

SOCI 4870, Research Methods* 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Total 15

JUNIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

SOCI 4340, Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment** 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

Elective 4

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods* 3

Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies (SOCI 4160, Developing Societies, recommended)K 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Total 15

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.

* These courses are required for the major in sociology.

** These are recommended for the major.

See Community Service notes in supplement booklet for footnotes.

Summary of Degree Requirements:

Sociology: 30

Core:

English 6

Mathematics 3

Natural Sciences 8

Visual and Performing Arts 3

Humanities 3

U.S. History 6

Political Science 6

Social and Behavioral Sciences 3

Wellness 3

Communication 3

Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies 3

Electives (18 hours advanced): 40-47

Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Sociology

Students who plan graduate work in sociology are encouraged to take SOCI 1520, 2010, 3000, 3300, 3330, 4160 and/or 4340.

Minor in Sociology

A minor in sociology requires a minimum of 18 hours, including 6 advanced and SOCI 1510.

Degree Plan

Degree plans are worked out in consultation with the School of Community Service Advising Office. Call (940) 565-4664.

Teacher Certification

Students who expect to teach sociology in secondary schools must meet the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed in the College of Education section of this catalog. This will include all sociology courses that are required and recommended above.

Graduate Degrees

Master's and doctoral degree programs are available in sociology. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.

Courses of Instruction

All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.

Course and Subject Guide

The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.