Sociology, B.S.

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Are you curious about social problems? Do you have ideas about how to improve society? Are you interested in social policies and their effects? If so, Sociology may be for you. A Sociology degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in the following areas: business and industry, government, community and social services, the legal system, education and research. Our majors work in nonprofit organizations, government, marketing, urban planning and human resources. They also work with at-risk youth, senior citizens and people struggling with substance abuse. Our faculty has areas of specialization in family sociology, medical sociology, immigration, religion, race and ethnic relations, social inequality, complex organizations, nonprofit organizations and conflict resolution.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Mathematics (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

Creative Arts (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

U.S. History (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Government/ Political Science (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Social Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

SOCI 1301 recommended for this requirement

Component Area Options (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs are required co-requisites for the chosen science courses.
COMM 1315 and PSYC 1100 recommended for this requirement.

HSH Requirements (12 hours)

30 hours of upper-level credit must be “C” or better.

HSH Writing Requirement (3 hours)

Choose ONE of the following courses:

WRIT 3306 - Advanced Writing for Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 3307 - Advanced Writing Credit Hours: 3

Interdisciplinary Requirement (9 hours)

Choose one 3300/4300 level course from ANTH

Choose one 3300/4300 level course from PSYC (Note: PSYC 4730 and 4731 should not be used to fulfill this requirement)

Choose one 3300/4300 level course from the following disciplines: HIST, HUMN, LITR, or PHIL

Courses cross-listed with SOCI that are completed as part of the SOCI degree requirements may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

Sociology Requirements (36 hours)

Additional Information

Both of the required research courses should be completed for credit before the end of a student’s junior year. Students are encouraged to take Research Methods (offered in fall) before taking Statistics (offered in spring).

Sociology Diversity Course (3 hours)

Choose ONE of the following courses:

SOCI 2319 - Multi-Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 3317 - Religion and Immigration Studies in Houston Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 3352 - Urban Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 4316 - Women and the Law Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 4317 - Race and the Law Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 4355 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 4363 - American Immigration and the Immigrant Experience Credit Hours: 3

Sociology Electives (18 hours)

Students must select 18 hours of Sociology courses; at least 12 hours must be at the 3300/4300 level.

Students are encouraged to structure their plans of study to reflect one or two concentrations within the discipline.

General Electives (30 hours)

18 hours of any level (1300/2300/3300/4300) courses; 12 hours must be at the 3300/4300 level.

Sociology Concentration Areas

Sociology students are encouraged to structure their plans of study to reflect concentrations within the discipline. The concentrations below have been developed by the Sociology faculty to help students design degree plans that reflect their career and/or graduate education goals.