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 4305 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCG 4372 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCG 4373 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCG 4378 | Senior Seminar in Sociology | 3 |
| Eight SOCG electives determined in consultation with an advisor. | 24 | |
| Support Area Requirements | ||
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Minor Requirements 3 | 18 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 6 | |
| 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 | PSYC 2301 | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option One Core | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Sophomore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| SOCG 4373 | 3 | Foreign Language II | 3 |
| Foreign Language I | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| SOCG 4372 | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| ENGL 2311 | 3 | ECON 2301 | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | or ECON 2302 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 | SOCG 4305 | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 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 | 3 | Sociology Elective | 3 |
| Sociology Elective | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Minor Requirement | 3 | Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
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