Curriculum Pathway, Sociology

Semester I

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Hours
• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Hours *
• SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours
• MATH 1342 - Statistics 3 Hours *
• KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 Hour

Semester II

• ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Hours
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Hours *
• SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 Hours
• Life and Physical Science Core Option 4 Hours
• Specific Pathways Elective (Sociology) 3 Hours

Semester III

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Hours *
• Life and Physical Science Core Option 4 Hours
• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours
• Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Option 3 Hours
• General Pathways Elective (Sociology) 3 Hours

Semester IV

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours
• Specific Pathways Elective (Sociology) 3 Hours
• Non Social and Behavioral Science Major 3 Hours
• Creative Arts Core Option 3 Hours
• General Pathways Elective (Sociology) 3 Hours

Total Required Semester Credit Hours 60

*You may have other course options. Please see your assigned Pathways Advisor.

First time in college students will be required to take “Effective Learning” EDUC 1100

Approved Course Options for the Sociology Pathway

Life and Physical Science Core Options

• BIOL 1408  - Introduction to Biology I  
• BIOL 1409  - Introduction to Biology II  
• ENVR 1402  - Environmental Science
• GEOL 1401  - Earth Sciences I  
• GEOL 1403  - Physical Geology  
• GEOL 1404  - Historical Geology  
• GEOL 1405  - Environmental Science
• GEOL 1447   - Meteorology

Specific Pathway Electives (Sociology)

Choose one from SOCI and one from a non SOCI

• ANTH 2351  - Cultural Anthropology
• ECON 2301  - Principles of Macroeconomics
• GEOG 1303  - World Regional Geography
• PSYC 2306  - Human Sexuality
• PSYC 2308  - Child Psychology
• PSYC 2314  - Lifespan Growth & Development
• PSYC 2319  - Social Psychology
• SOCI 2301   - Marriage and the Family
• SOCI 2319  - American Minorities 
• SOCI 2326  - Social Psychology 
• SOCI 2340  - Drugs and Society 

Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Options

• ENGL 2322  - British Literature I  
• ENGL 2323  - British Literature II  
• ENGL 2327  - American Literature I  
• ENGL 2328  - American Literature II  
• HUMA 1301   - Introduction to Humanities I
• HUMA 1302   - Introduction to Humanities II
• PHIL 1301  - Introduction to Philosophy  
• PHIL 2306  - Ethics  

Creative Arts Core Options

• ARTS 1301  - Art Appreciation  
• DRAM 1310  - Introduction to Theater  
• MUSI 1306  - Music Appreciation  
• MUSI 1310  - American Music  

Non Social and Behavioral Science Major Elective

Choose one class from the following categories:

• Business (transfer courses)
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Humanities
• Speech
• Communications
• Languages
• Philosophy

General Pathway Elective (Sociology)

Consult with your Assigned Pathways Advisor to determine the best course for your educational goals.

**Note: A maximum of one course in Social and Behavioral Sciences may be taken in fulfillment of this requirement. Courses that have already been counted towards other requirements cannot fulfill this requirement.