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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 and Human Development 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.
| Credit |
| 3 |
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SOCI 205 Principles of Sociology |
| 3 |
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SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research |
| 3 |
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SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory |
| 3 |
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SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social Research |
| 3 |
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SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological Theory |
| 18 |
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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 Undergraduate Student Services Office 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 8 |
|
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 Undergraduate Student
Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts. |
| 9 |
|
Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts: To
be selected from the approved list available in the
Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College
of Liberal Arts or from departmental advisors. |
| 6 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences: To be selected
from the approved list available in the Undergraduate
Student Services Office in the College of Liberal
Arts or from departmental advisors. |
| 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). |
| (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. |
| *2 |
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Kinesiology: KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
and KINE 199 Required Physical Activity. |
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Free Electives (Sociology courses may not be used
as elective hours). |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Undergraduate Student Services Office 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 |
| 6 |
|
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 this catalog. |
| 9 |
|
Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts: To
be selected from the approved list in the University
Core Curriculum section of this catalog. |
| 6 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences: To be selected
from the approved list in the University Core Curriculum
section of this catalog. |
| 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). |
| (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. |
| 15 |
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Additional Science Requirements: |
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12 hours of approved B.S. courses from list available
in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the
College of Liberal Arts or from departmental advisors. |
| *2 |
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Kinesiology: KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
and KINE 199 Required Physical Activity. |
| 26 |
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Free Electives. |
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 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 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:
Eac h 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 424 Women and Work
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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