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Bachelor of Science
Degree Requirements
Sociology requirements (major field of study). A total of 33 credit hours of sociology
coursework is required for the major. This involves a combination of
required courses and electives (shown below). Sociology coursework beyond
this amount cannot be applied to the degree. A grade of C or higher is
required in sociology courses. No more than 3 hours of 484 credit may be
applied to the Bachelor of Science degree.
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| Required Coursework (credit hours/ title) |
| 3 | SOCI 205 Principles of Sociology |
| 3 | SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research |
| 3 | SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory |
| 3 | SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social Research |
| 3 | SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological Theory |
| Additional Coursework |
| 18 | Sociology Electives |
College and University Requirements. Other courses may qualify for the
following categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College of Liberal Arts
or from departmental advisors. The following lists incorporate University Core
Curriculum requirements. No courses may be counted in more than one category
(with the exception of International Cultures).
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| Required Coursework (credit hours/ title) |
| 6 |
Communication:
1. ENGL 104 (C or better required for credit).
2. One course from ENGL 203, 210, 301, 235, 236 or 241.
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| 6 |
Literature in English: To be selected from ENGL 203, (unless 203
is used to satisfy the communication requirement), 212, 221, 222,
227, 228, 231, 232 or courses for which one of these listed courses
is a prerequisite.
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| 6 |
Mathematics: At least 3 hours must be in MATH (excluding 102, 103,
104, 130, 150, 165, 365, 366); 3 hours may be in logic.
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| 7 |
Natural Sciences: Two or more courses, minimum of one course
shall include a corresponding laboratory. The list of acceptable
courses is in the University Core Curriculum section of the
undergraduate catalog.
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| 9 |
Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts: To be selected from the
approved list in the University Core Curriculum section of the
undergraduate catalog.
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| 6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences: To be selected from the approved list
in the University Core Curriculum section of the undergraduate catalog.
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| 12 |
U.S.History and Political Science:
1. POLS 206 and 207 (6 hours)
2. Two courses in American history, one of which may be Texas history (6 hours).
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International Cultures: To be selected from approved list. This course may
also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
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| 15 |
Additional Science Requirements: 12 hours of approved B.S. courses from list
available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College of Liberal
Arts or from departmental advisors.
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| 4 |
Kinesiology: KINE 199 (four semesters).
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Free Electives: Sociology courses may not be used as elective hours.
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Minor Field of Study. Sociology majors are not required to select a
minor field of study. If chosen, the minor must consist of 15-18 hours, no
more than 9 of which may be lower division. No more than 6 hours from the
minor may be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is
required if a course is to be counted in the minor field.
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Requirements
Sociology requirements (major field of study). A total of 33 credit hours of sociology
coursework is required for the major. This involves a combination of
required courses and electives (shown below). Sociology coursework beyond
this amount cannot be applied to the degree. A grade of C or higher is
required in sociology courses. No more than 3 hours of 484 credit may be
applied to the Bachelor of Arts degree.
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| Required Coursework (credit hours/ title) |
| 3 | SOCI 205 Principles of Sociology |
| 3 | SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research |
| 3 | SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory |
| 3 | SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social Research |
| 3 | SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological Theory |
| Additional Coursework |
| 18 | Sociology Electives |
College and University Requirements. Other courses may qualify for the
following categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College of Liberal Arts
or from departmental advisors. The following lists incorporate University Core
Curriculum requirements. No courses may be counted in more than one category
(with the exception of International Cultures).
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| Required Coursework (credit hours/ title) |
| 6 |
Communication:
1. ENGL 104 (C or better required for credit).
2. One course from ENGL 203, 210, 301, 235, 236, or 241; SCOM 203 and 243.
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| 6 |
Literature in English: To be selected from ENGL 203, (unless 203
is used to satisfy the communication requirement), 212, 221, 222,
227, 228, 231, 232 or courses for which one of these listed courses
is a prerequisite.
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Foreign Language: Four-course sequence in French, German, Russian,
Spanish, Italian, Greek or Latin, or another language if approved by the
department head.
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| 6 |
Mathematics: At least 3 hours must be in MATH (excluding 102, 103,
104, 130, 150, 165, 365, 366); 3 hours may be in logic.
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| 8 |
Natural Sciences: Two or more courses, minimum of one course
shall include a corresponding laboratory. The list of acceptable
courses is in the University Core Curriculum section of the
undergraduate catalog.
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| 9 |
Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts: To be selected from the
approved list in the University Core Curriculum section of the
undergraduate catalog.
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| 6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences: To be selected from the approved list
in the University Core Curriculum section of the undergraduate catalog.
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| 12 |
U.S.History and Political Science:
1. POLS 206 and 207 (6 hours)
2. Two courses in American history, one of which may be Texas history (6 hours).
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| (3) |
International Cultures: To be selected from approved list. This course may
also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
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| 15 |
Additional Science Requirements: 12 hours of approved B.S. courses from list
available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College of Liberal
Arts or from departmental advisors.
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| 4 |
Kinesiology: KINE 199 (four semesters).
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Free Electives: Sociology courses may not be used as elective hours.
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Minor Field of Study. Sociology majors are not required to select a
minor field of study. If chosen, the minor must consist of 15-18 hours, no
more than 9 of which may be lower division. No more than 6 hours from the
minor may be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is
required if a course is to be counted in the minor field.
Teaching Certification
Students desiring certification to teach in secondary schools of Texas
must meet special additional requirements for a Social Studies Composite
with a Sociology major. In addition, students will complete a total of
24 semester hours of course work offered by College of Education
departments. Typically, undergraduates interested in secondary
certification will complete graduation requirements for the bachelor's
degree and teacher certification requirements at the same time.
Students are strongly encouraged to see a Sociology Undergraduate Advisor
as early as possible to plan for an efficient program of study that will
accommodate these requirements within core requirements of the Bachelor's
degree.
Prospective secondary teachers must establish a formal secondary teacher
certification plan with the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture's
Office of Undergraduate Advising. Students interested in secondary
certification are responsible for contacting an advisor in the Department
of Teaching, Learning and Culture's Office of Undergraduate Advising.
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
This program is designed for those candidates who have completed the
baccalaureate degree and desire initial certification at the secondary
level. This program includes a public school year internship and
graduate courses that may be used toward meeting requirements for the
Master of Education Degree (M. Ed.) in curriculum and instruction.
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