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Curricula in Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of
society. The discipline examines all aspects of human behavior
and, in particular, interpersonal relationships and the development
of social structures.
The Department of Sociology offers courses
in such areas as the family, race and ethnic relations, demography,
social stratification and inequality, social psychology, complex
organizations, community, environment, criminology, the sociology
of religion, global sociology and social change.
Sociological training is useful in a
broad variety of occupations. Our course work provides an understanding
of the determinants of individual opinions and beliefs, organizational
behavior, social trends and world events. These skills are critical
to marketing, law, human resources, journalism, government and
strategic management. Sociology is the best form of training
for entry into the helping professions, and an outstanding generalized
preparation for business and industry.
Teacher Certification
Students desiring certification to
teach sociology in secondary schools of Texas must complete
a social studies composite totaling 76 hours with a sociology
emphasis. Students must complete 33 hours in sociology; 9 hours
in political science; 6 hours in economics; 10 hours in geography;
and 18 hours in history.
Sociology majors desiring certification
must include the following among their sociology courses: one
of SOCI 317, 323 or 403; one of SOCI 316 or 424; and SOCI 411.
Students should consult an undergraduate Sociology advisor
as early as possible to review the requirements of the social
studies composite.
In addition to the social studies composite,
students must also take: EDTC 305 and 345; INST 210; COMM 203;
TEFB 201, 322, 323, 324, 401, 404, 406, 407 and 425. More complete
information on requests for teacher certification may be found
in the College of Education section on "Majors in Areas
Other Than Education."
Bachelor of Arts (128 hour minimum)
Sociology. 33 hours minimum; no more
than 33 hours of SOCI can be applied to the degree. The following
SOCI courses are required. A grade of C or higher is required
for a course to be counted in the major field. No more than
3 hours of 484 credit may be applied to the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Sociology.
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3
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SOCI 205 Principles of Sociology
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3
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SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research
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3
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SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory
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3
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SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social
Research
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3
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SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
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18
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Sociology electives
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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 course may be counted in more than one category.
Credit
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6
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Communication:
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1. ENGL 104 (C or better required
for credit).
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2. One course from ENGL 203, 210,
301, 235, 236 or 241; COMM 203 and 243.
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6
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Literature in English (6 hours): 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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14
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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
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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
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Natural Sciences: Two or more courses;
minimum of one course shall include a corresponding
laboratory. The list of acceptable courses is available
from the departmental office or the Office of Undergraduate
Advising in the College of Liberal Arts.
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9
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Humanities and Visual and Performing
Arts: To be selected from the approved list available
in the Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College
of Liberal Arts or from departmental advisors.
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6
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Social and Behavioral Sciences: To
be selected from the approved list available in the
Office of Undergraduate Advising in the College of
Liberal Arts or from departmental advisors.
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12
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U.S. History and Political Science:
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1. POLS 206 and 207 (6 hours)
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2. Two courses in American history,
one of which may be Texas history (6 hours).
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(3)
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International and Cultural Diversity:
To be selected from approved list. This course may
also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
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*2
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Kinesiology: KINE 198 Health and Fitness
Activity and KINE 199 Required Physical Activity.
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26
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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 Science (128 hour minimum)
Sociology. 33 hours; minimum no more
than 33 hours of SOCI can be applied to the degree. The following
SOCI courses are required. A grade of C or higher is required
if a course is to be counted in the major field. No more
than 3 hours of 484 credit may be applied to the Bachelor
of Science degree in Sociology.
Credit
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3
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SOCI 205 Principles of Sociology
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3
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SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research
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3
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SOCI 230 Classical Sociological
Theory
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3
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SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social
Research
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3
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SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological
Theory
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18
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Sociology electives
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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 course may be counted in more than one category.
Credit
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6
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Communication:
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1. ENGL 104 (C or better required
for credit).
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2. One course from ENGL 203, 210,
301, 235, 236 or 241.
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6
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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
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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
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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 this catalog.
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9
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Humanities and Visual and Performing
Arts: To be selected from the approved list in the
University Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
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6
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Social and Behavioral Sciences: To
be selected from the approved list in the University
Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
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12
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U.S. History and Political Science:
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1. POLS 206 and 207 (6 hours)
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2. Two courses in American history,
one of which may be Texas history (6 hours).
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(3)
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International and Cultural Diversity:
To be selected from approved list. This course may
also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
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15
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Additional Science Requirements:
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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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*2
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Kinesiology: KINE 198 Health and Fitness
Activity and KINE 199 Required Physical Activity.
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26
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Free Electives.
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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.
Certificate in Global Sociology
The Certificate in Global Sociology
gives students concentrated educational experience in international
sociological perspectives. This certificate program is open
to all Texas A&M sociology majors. The certificate indicates
meritorious completion of the appropriate courses.
All students in this certificate
program must complete the following requirements:
a. SOCI 206 Global Social Trends
b. Students must complete three additional
courses from the following list:
SOCI 207 Introduction to Gender and Society
SOCI 312 Population and Society
SOCI 313 Sociology of the Military
SOCI 322 Industrial Sociology
SOCI 325 International Business Behavior
SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology
SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior
SOCI 330 Sociology of Nutrition
SOCI 340 Post-Soviet Societies
SOCI 350 Islamic Societies
SOCI 370 International Migration
SOCI 423 Internationalization and Social Change
SOCI 484 Field Practicum*
SOCI 489 Special Topics in Sociology (see
undergraduate advisor)*
c. International Experience: Each student
must ordinarily complete one semester abroad, either through
one of Texas A&M'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. With the permission of the undergraduate
advisor, a student may substitute appropriate overseas work
or experience. Course credit from courses taken during study
abroad may sometimes count toward the three required courses
in part (b), 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. A cumulative GPR of 3.0 or above must be
earned in courses counting toward the certificate.
f. Transfer courses, independent studies and
credit by exam cannot substitute for the required courses
unless approved by the undergraduate advisor for certificate
purposes.
Certificate in Sociology of Race and
Ethnicity
The Certificate in Sociology of Race
and Ethnicity gives students 12 hours of intensive training
in a broad range of issues related to diversity and ethnic
dynamics. This certificate program is open to all Texas A&M
sociology majors. The certificate indicates meritorious completion
of the appropriate courses.
All students in this certificate
program must complete the following requirements:
a. SOCI 317 Minority Groups
b. Students must complete 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
SOCI 484 Field Practicum*
SOCI 489 Special Topics in Sociology*
c. A cumulative GPR of 3.0 or above must be
earned in courses counting towards the certificate.
d. Transfer courses, independent studies and
credit by exam cannot substitute for the required courses
unless approved by the undergraduate advisor for certificate
purposes.
Certificate in Sociology of Gender
The Certificate in Sociology of Gender
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. Students may,
if they wish, combine this certificate with a minor in Women's
Studies. This certificate program is open to all Texas A&M
sociology majors. The certificate indicates meritorious completion
of the appropriate courses.
All students in this certificate
program must complete the following requirements:
a. SOCI 207 Introduction to Gender and Society
or SOCI 316 Sociology of Gender
b. Students must 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 484 Field Practicum*
SOCI 489 Special Topics in Sociology*
c. A cumulative GPR of at least 3.0 must be
earned in courses counting toward the certificate.
d. Transfer courses, independent studies and
credit by exam cannot substitute for the required courses
unless approved by the undergraduate advisor for certificate
purposes.
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