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Certificate in Global Sociology
The Global Sociology Certificate Program gives students concentrated
educational experience in international sociological perspectives.
All students successfully completing this program will receive a
Certificate in Global Sociology during a recognition ceremony at the
end of the Spring Semester of their Senior year.
The Global Sociology Certificate is open to all sociology majors.
Students majoring in International Studies are also eligible if
they are taking a minor in sociology.
In order to receive the certificate all normal requirements for the
sociology major must be met. In addition, students must complete the
requirements listed below.
Note: Transfer courses, independent studies and credit by exam cannot
substitute for the required courses unless approved by the
Undergraduate Advisor for certificate purposes.
Requirements
A. Take Sociology 206 The World Community - Introduction to Global Sociology.
B. Take three additional courses from the following list:
 Soci 206 The World Community
Soci 207 Introduction to Gender and Society
Soci 312 Population and Society
Soci 313 Sociology of the Military
Soci 322 Industrial Sociology
Soci 324 Social Change
Soci 325 International Business Behavior
Soci 328 Environmental Sociology
Soci 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior
Soci 330 Sociology of Nutrition
Soci 340 Soviet Society
Soci 350 Islamic Societies
Soci 370 International Migration
Soci 423 Internationalization and Social Change
Soci 489 When content is appropriate
C. International Experience: Each student must ordinarily complete one
semester abroad, either through one of TAMU's regular programs (such as
the Santa Chiara, Italy, program) or another approved study abroad
program, international internship, or similar academic experience in
another country. Exceptions for approved reasons, will be considered
by the undergraduate advisor, with appropriate substitute work or experience.
Course credit from courses taken during study abroad may sometimes count
toward the three required courses in B (above), with the approval of the
undergraduate advisor.
D. Language: A minimum of two years (four courses) at the college level
of a non-English modern language is required, normally taken prior to
the study abroad or other international experience. The language should
be appropriate to the student's overall program.
E. Earn a cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher in courses
counting toward the certificate.
Contact an advisor for further information
Certificate in Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Certificate gives students 12 hours
of intensive training in a broad range of issues related to diversity
and ethnic dynamics.
This program is open only to students who are majoring in sociology.
Students completing this program will receive a special Certificate in
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity during a recognition ceremony at the
end of the Spring Semester of their Senior year.
In order to receive the certificate all normal requirements for the
sociology major must be met. In addition, students must complete the
requirements listed below.
Note: Transfer courses, independent studies and credit by exam cannot
substitute for the required courses unless approved by the
Undergraduate Advisor for certificate purposes.
Requirements
A. Take Sociology 317 Minority Groups.
B. Take three additional courses from the following list:
Soci 323 Sociology of Black Americans
Soci 370 Sociology of Migration
Soci 403 Sociology of Mexican Americans
Soci 419 Social Class in Contemporary Society
C. Earn a cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher in courses
counting toward the certificate.
Contact an advisor for further information
Certificate in Sociology of Gender
The Sociology of Gender Certificate Program prepares students for graduate
studies in gender-related issues or for work in which gender issues are
important. This course of study will also help the student to be a
knowledgeable and responsible citizen in a society which has become
increasingly committed to establishing gender equality.
All students
completing this program will receive a special Certificate in Sociology
of Gender during a recognition ceremony at the end of the Spring
Semester of their Senior year. Students could also easily combine this
certificate with a minor in Women's Studies. The Sociology of Gender
Certificate is open to all sociology majors.
In order to receive the certificate all normal requirements for the
sociology major must be met. In addition, students must complete the
requirements listed below.
Note: Transfer courses, independent studies and credit by exam cannot
substitute for the required courses unless approved by the
Undergraduate Advisor for certificate purposes.
Requirements
A. Take one of the following two courses
Sociology 207 Introduction to Gender and Society
Sociology 316 Sociology of Gender
B. Take three additional courses from the following list:
Soci 207 Introduction to Gender and Society
Soci 312 Population and Society
Soci 315 The Marriage Institution
Soci 316 Sociology of Gender
Soci 322 Industrial Sociology
Soci 424 Women and Work
Soci 489 When content is appropriate (e.g., "Women and Religion")
C. Earn a cumulative GPR of 3.0 or higher in courses
counting toward the certificate.
Contact an advisor for further information
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