Sociology, BA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree Program Requirements
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/.
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (Select One) | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (Select One) | 3 | |
| American History (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option One (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Two (Select One) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Requirement (One Language) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| SOCG 1301 | General Sociology | 3 |
| SOCG 3300 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| or PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | |
| or POSC 2342 | Data Analysis in Political Science | |
| SOCG 3310 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCG 3320 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCG 4378 | Senior Seminar in Sociology | 3 |
| Seven (7) SOCG electives determined in consultation with an advisor. | 21 | |
| Support Area Requirements | 6 | |
Writing and Communications (Choose 1) | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
Public Service (Choose 1) | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information System | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Minor Requirements 3 | 18 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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All Sociology Core Curriculum requirements are shown in the suggested degree program. In order to fulfill the 6 SCH of Life and Physical Sciences requirements, students are advised to take a BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or PHSC sequence.
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Students must earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all classes pertaining to their major and in those required in the support area and unrestricted electives. Furthermore, a minimum grade of a “C” is required in the minor area (if applicable).
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Depending on the credit hours required by the selected minor.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| SOCG 1301 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option One Core | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Sophomore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core1 | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences Core1 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| SOCG 3320 | 3 | Foreign Language II | 3 |
| Foreign Language I | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| SOCG 3310 | 3 | Sociology Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Writing and Communication | 3 | Public Service | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 2 | 3 | SOCG 3300 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 | Sociology Elective 4 | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 3 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Senior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | SOCG 4378 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 5 | 3 | Sociology Elective 7 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective 6 | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Catagory | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
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Take a BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or PHSC sequence
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BA Sociology
Degree Skills
- Ability to think analytically
- Verbal and written communication competency
- Cross-cultural awareness
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Critical thinking
- Understanding of group dynamics and interpersonal relationships