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 from the list below 4 Hours
• Specific Pathways elective (Sociology) from the list below 3 Hours

Semester III

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Hours *
• Life and Physical Science core option from the list below 4 Hours
• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours
• Language, Philosophy and Culture core option from the course list below 3 Hours
• General Pathways elective (Sociology) from the course list below 3 Hours

Semester IV

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours
• Specific Pathways elective (Sociology) from the course list below 3 Hours
• Non-Social and Behavioral Science major from the course list below 3 Hours
• Creative Arts core option from the course list below 3 Hours
• General Pathways elective (Sociology) from the course list below 3 Hours

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 60

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

Approved Course Options for the Sociology Pathway

Life and Physical Science Core Options

• BIOL 1408  - Introduction to Biology I 4 Hours
• BIOL 1409  - Introduction to Biology II 4 Hours
• ENVR 1402  - Environmental Science II 4 Hours
• GEOL 1401  - Earth Sciences I 4 Hours
• GEOL 1403  - Physical Geology 4 Hours
• GEOL 1404  - Historical Geology 4 Hours
• GEOL 1405  - Environmental Science 4 Hours
• GEOL 1447  - Meteorology 4 Hours

Specific Pathway Electives (Sociology)

Choose one from SOCI and one from a non SOCI:

• ANTH 2351  - Cultural Anthropology 3 Hours
• ECON 2301  - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours
• GEOG 1303  - World Regional Geography 3 Hours
• PSYC 2306  - Human Sexuality 3 Hours
• PSYC 2308  - Child Psychology 3 Hours
• PSYC 2314  - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 Hours
• PSYC 2319  - Social Psychology 3 Hours
• SOCI 2301  - Marriage and the Family 3 Hours
• SOCI 2319  - Minority Studies 3 Hours
• SOCI 2326  - Social Psychology 3 Hours
• SOCI 2340  - Drugs and Society 3 Hours

Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Options

• ENGL 2322  - British Literature I 3 Hours
• ENGL 2323  - British Literature II 3 Hours 
• ENGL 2327  - American Literature I 3 Hours  
• ENGL 2328  - American Literature II 3 Hours  
• HUMA 1301  - Introduction to Humanities I 3 Hours
• HUMA 1302  - Introduction to Humanities II 3 Hours
• PHIL 1301  - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Hours  
• PHIL 2306  - Ethics 3 Hours 

Creative Arts Core Options

• ARTS 1301  - Art Appreciation 3 Hours
• DRAM 1310  - Theater Appreciation 3 Hours  
• MUSI 1306  - Music Appreciation 3 Hours 
• MUSI 1310  - American Music 3 Hours  

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
• Social Work

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.