Free Electives (21 hours) From any department at any level, with the following restrictions: Developmental courses (ENG 1300, MATH 0300, MATH 1300 and READ 1300) may not apply to graduation requirements. No more than 25% of the hours presented for graduation may be credits in business. Electives are an important part of the degree program and should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
been taken as part of the core: PSY 1303 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1303 Introduction to Sociology (if not taken in the core) ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology or ANTH 2302 Cultural Anthropology SOS 2304 Research Methods in the Social Sciences SOS 3312 Statistics in the Social Sciences Three hours in philosophy to fulfill the general education requirement in ethics. PHIL 3302 (Philosophy of Science) is the preferred course. Another upper-level philosophy course may be substituted at the discretion of the degree coordinator. Three hours in mathematics, science, or computer science.
Bachelor of Science Major in Sociology Joanna Kaftan, PhD, Coordinator N1060, 713-221-8299
Additional Lower-Level Requirements (9 hours) Six hours of lower-level sociology courses Three hours of lower-level sociology, social sciences, psychology, or anthropology electives
The program in sociology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree may prepare a student for graduate school in sociology or in other disciplines of behavioral or social sciences. It also serves as preparation for entry-level positions in public sector social service agencies or in business. The study of sociology provides a unique perspective for studying complex social problems including poverty, deviant behaviors such as crime, violence, and drug use. Further, courses in sociology address the functional importance of social institutions such as the family, religion, government, education, mass media, and health care delivery.
Major Requirements (27 hours) Twenty-one hours of courses in Sociology at the 3000 or 4000 level Three hours of SOC 4315 Sociological Theory Three hours of special project or internship credit from either SOS 4301 Special Projects in the Social Sciences, similar to a senior honors thesis, or SOS 4380 Field Experience in the Social Sciences, recommended Related Upper-Level Requirements (9 hours) These are upper-level courses in support of the degree. Courses in this category, together with courses chosen as free electives, may be used toward a minor, at the student’s option: Advanced Writing (3 hours), one of the following courses: ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing ENG 3325 Medical Writing ENG 3326 Proposal Writing ENG 4306 Science Writing Social and Behavioral Science Electives (6 hours), two of the following courses: Any upper-level course in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, English, Communication, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Criminal Justice BA 3301 Legal Environment of Business BA 3302 Commercial Law BA 3304 International Business Law BA 3315 Diversity and the Law BIOL 4350 Social Biology MGT 3301 Management of Organizations MGT 3302 Human Resources Management MGT 3303 Negotiating Skills and Techniques MGT 3307 Equal Opportunity Management MKT 3301 Marketing Principles MKT 4305 Consumer Behavior SOSE 3306 Culture of the Urban School SOSE 3320 Assessment and Evaluation of Children Note: Prerequisites for business courses cannot be waived, and approval from a CHSS advisor is required for registration.
Program Learning Outcomes Graduates who earn a BS in Sociology will x Articulate what it means to have a sociology imagination x Explain the scientific method including: induction, deduction, criteria for a sound argument, and ethical practices in conduct of sociological research x Discuss key sociological concepts x Articulate basic assumptions of the main sociological theoretical perspectives x Summarize basic empirical findings in various substantive areas of sociology including: social inequality, minority groups, deviance, family, migration, and globalization Degree Requirements The Bachelor of Science with a major in Sociology requires a minimum of 120 hours. For degree completion, at least 25% of the semester credit hours must be earned through instruction offered by UHD. The last 30 of the total hours in the degree and 18 of the upper-level hours in the major must be successfully completed in residence at UHD. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 at UHD is required for graduation, and a minimum average of 2.0 must be maintained in the upper-level Major Requirements and the Related Upper-Level Requirements. Common Core Requirements (42 hours) See listing under Common Core Requirements on page 26 of this Catalog. In fulfillment of the Behavioral Sciences requirement, SOC 1303 Introduction to Sociology is recommended. If not taken in the core, SOC 1303 should be added to the following supplemental requirements. Supplemental Course Requirements (18-21 hours) These courses are preliminary requirements for the degree and are in addition to the core curriculum, with the possible exception of one three-hour course in introductory behavioral science that may have
Free Electives (15 hours) From any department at any level, with the following restrictions:
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