Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology requires a minimum of 120 hours of coursework, including the SHSU Core Requirements (42 hours), Degree Specific Requirements (15 hours – 14 hours of Foreign Language and 1 hour of NGLI 1101), Sociology Core, Applied Core, and Electives (36 hours), a minor (18 hours), and 9 additional hours of general electives. The coursework should be distributed as follows:
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 2 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language 1,3 | 14 | |
| NGLI 1101 | Research in the Digital Age 2 | 1 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology 4 | 3 |
| or SOCI 2319 | Introduction To Ethnic Studies | |
| SOCI 2399 | Writing in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 3324 | Social Inequality | 3 |
| SOCI 3370 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4344 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Major: Required | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Social Statistics | ||
| Qualitative Methods | ||
| Demographic Techniques | ||
| Community Planning and Development | ||
| Internship In Applied Sociolgy | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| SOCI Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: | 15 | |
| Intro to Community Leadership | ||
| Sociology of Popular Culture | ||
| Gender And Inequality | ||
| Food and Society | ||
| Marriage And The Family | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Sociology of the Life Course | ||
| Race/Ethnic Inequality | ||
| Sociology Of Health & Illness | ||
| Rural And Urban Sociology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Economy And Society | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Sociology of Immigration | ||
| Sociology Of Disaster | ||
| Environment And Society | ||
| Development & Sustainability | ||
| Electives: Advanced | 9 | |
| Advanced Electives | ||
| Minor: Required 5 | ||
| Minor | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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If the 2000 level foreign language courses are used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture), additional hours will be needed to satisfy the minimum total semester credit hours of 120.
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If NGLI 1101 is used to satisfy one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area IX), additional hour will be needed to satisfy the minimum total semester credit hours of 120.
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Four courses required in one World Language. The 2000 Foreign Language courses satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well 3 hours of Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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If SOCI 1301 is used to partially satisfy Component Area VIII, elective hours must be increased to reach 120 hours. If SOCI 2319 is used to partially satisfy Component Area IV, elective hours must be increased to reach 120 hours.
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All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, MATH 1332 or MATH 1314, and one lab science course must be completed before enrolling in any advanced course.
If the student uses the Foreign Language requirement to satisfy both the Core and Degree Specific requirements, additional electives will be need to reach 120 hours.
A minimum of 42 advanced hours is required.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| POLS 23053 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 or 23194 | 3 | POLS 23063 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Foreign Language 7 | 4 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Minor5 | 3 |
| Minor 5 | 3 | Minor5 | 3 |
| SOCI 3324 | 3 | SOCI 2399 | 3 |
| SOCI Electives 6 | 3 | SOCI Electives 6 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 1 | Advanced Electives | 3 |
| Foreign Language7 | 4 | Foreign Language7 | 3 |
| Minor5 | 3 | Major: Required 9 | 3 |
| NGLI 11018 | 1 | Minor5 | 3 |
| SOCI 3370 | 3 | SOCI Electives6 | 3 |
| SOCI Electives 6 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Electives | 6 | Advanced Electives | 6 |
| Foreign Language 7 | 3 | SOCI 4344 | 3 |
| Major: Required 9 | 3 | SOCI Electives 6 | 3 |
| Minor5 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 4
If SOCI 1301 is used to partially satisfy Component Area VIII, elective hours must be increased to reach 120 hours. If SOCI 2319 is used to partially satisfy Component Area IV, elective hours must be increased to reach 120 hours.
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All minors can be paired with this degree program.
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See, SOCI Electives course list below.
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Four courses required in one World Language. The 2000 Foreign Language courses satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well 3 hours of Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 8
If NGLI 1101 is used to satisfy one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area IX), additional hour will be needed to satisfy the minimum total semester credit hours of 120.
- 9
Choose two of the Major Required courses listed below: SOCI 3345, SOCI 3371, SOCI 3372, SOCI 3377, or SOCI 4379.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI Electives 6 | 15 | |
| Select five from the following: | ||
| Intro to Community Leadership | ||
| Gender And Inequality | ||
| Sociology of Popular Culture | ||
| Food and Society | ||
| Marriage And The Family | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Sociology of the Life Course | ||
| Race/Ethnic Inequality | ||
| Sociology Of Health & Illness | ||
| Rural And Urban Sociology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Economy And Society | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Sociology of Immigration | ||
| Sociology Of Disaster | ||
| Environment And Society | ||
| Development & Sustainability | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, MATH 1332 or MATH 1314, and one lab science course must be completed before enrolling in any advanced course.
If the student uses the Foreign Language requirement to satisfy both the Core and Degree Specific requirements, additional electives will be need to reach 120 hours.
A minimum of 42 advanced hours is required.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Sociology is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Knowledge and experience at problem solving, data analysis, and critical thinking.
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- The skills necessary to be productive members of diverse teams.
- The use of conceptual frameworks to understand and assess equality, justice, and social responsibility within society’s cultural, political, and economic systems.
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The skills to solve problems and improve social conditions in local communities and the broader society.
Career paths include:
- Non-profit advocacy
- Market research and data analysis
- Government, law, and court professions
- Case management and child protective service
- Private and public sector work in sales and supervision
- Human resource management and public relations
- Education and teaching
