Sociology B.A./B.S.

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

(May be either depending on option selected.)

Major in Sociology

(Major Code: 122)

Minimum degree requirements for degree are 120 semester credit hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

(Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.)

There are also many sociology courses which can be taken via Education on Demand.

From Social and Behavioral Sciences - Code 80 (3 hours)

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3

Sociology Major Requirements (27 hours)

Sociology Electives (18 hours)

6 hours of sociology electives*
12 hours of advanced sociology courses

* Designated hours from the Texas Transfer Framework will be applied towards the Sociology Electives:

SOCI 2301 Marriage and the Family (SOCI 2301 TR)
SOCI 2319 Minority Studies (SOCI 2319 TR)

Note:

Sociology majors are urged to consult closely with departmental advisers regarding electives in the department. This is equally true for students planning to seek employment after earning baccalaureate degrees, for students planning graduate study in sociology, and for students with double majors in social work or criminal justice.

Courses from Other Departments

Students are urged to consult with their departmental adviser regarding course work in other departments.

B.A. or B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Electives to total 120 hours overall (21-27 hours)

Prerequisite for Advanced Work

SOCI 1301 is required for all advanced courses except:

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