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College of Liberal Arts

Curricula in Sociology

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 under secondary certification.