Undergraduate Degree Programs and Minors
Department of Sociology Degree Programs
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
In obtaining a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology you will be exposed to the study of group life and its consequences. As a social science, it combines scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social class, technology and communications, health care and illness, community responses to disasters, social movements, and contemporary social problems.
What can I do with a Bachelors of Arts degree?
The undergraduate degree in sociology prepares individuals to be competitive in a wide variety of occupations, including those in business, the public sector, and the helping professions. Because students learn how to systematically collect and manage data, they are sought by employers interested in those skills. Employers are also impressed with the sociological understanding of group dynamics that comes from the discipline. Not only is the sociology degree excellent preparation for graduate work in the social sciences and applied fields, but it also combines the classic liberal arts education with practical skills.Code Title Hours SOCI 1310 Introduction to Sociology 3 TCCN: SOCI 1301SOCI Advanced Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 1306SOCI Advanced Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 2301SOCI Advanced Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 2319Total Hours 12 - Students must complete a minimum of 36 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level courses).
- Nine hours of writing intensive courses are required for graduation.
- The minimum number of hours required for this degree program is 120. The number of free elective hours a student will complete depends on the number of hours a student may need to achieve the required 120 total or 36 advanced hours.
- Students in the B.A. major in Sociology are required to complete the following Sociology courses:
Code Title Hours SOCI 1310 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 3307 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 SOCI 3318 Applied Data Analysis 3 SOCI 4306 Sociological Theory 3 SOCI 4308 Quantitative Research Methods 3 SOCI 4309 Qualitative Research Methods 3 The remaining 21 hours of coursework may be selected from any SOCI advanced courses. Students are encouraged to consult with the undergraduate academic advisor for elective course selection. -
Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology
The core of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology major is the Internship Program, which has a prestigious reputation within the business and educational communities of central Texas. Our site supervisors tell us we have the most thorough, well-planned and successful internship program in the area. In addition to an innovative classroom experience, the program provides the opportunity to complete internship hours at an array of professional organizations in San Marcos, Austin, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and surrounding areas. Applied Sociology students are not limited to central Texas, it is also possible to complete an internship in other cities within Texas, the nation, or even internationally with coordinator approval.
What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology?
The internship program gives the students an opportunity to create a professional portfolio of work performed, facilitate professional presentations, participate in a mock job interview, and ultimately sharpen their professional skills while completing a special project for their site. We take pride in our program's ability to help our majors make the transition from the classroom to the work world. Applied Sociology students complete their internship semester in a wide variety of professional fields including, but not limited to, grant writing, politics, government, non-profit administration, human resources, event promotions, public relations, management, social research, or public administration. Interns can also be seen in social services, social media, and social justice initiatives. Our interns gain the professional skills necessary to be competitive in an ever-evolving job market.
Code Title Hours SOCI 1310 Introduction to Sociology 3 TCCN: SOCI 1301Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 1306Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 2301Elective 3 TCCN: SOCI 2319Total Hours 12
Students are required to complete the following Sociology courses:Code Title Hours SOCI 1310 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 3307 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 SOCI 3318 Applied Data Analysis 3 SOCI 4306 Sociological Theory 3 SOCI 4308 Quantitative Research Methods 3 SOCI 4309 Qualitative Research Methods 3 SOCI 4690 Internship in Applied Sociology 6 The remaining 15 hours of upper division sociology coursework should be related to their occupational goals or free SOCI advanced electives. Courses should be chosen with the advice of the undergraduate academic advisor. 15 -
Internship Program Prerequisites
To enroll in the Applied Sociology Internship course (SOCI 4690), students must successfully complete the following courses (or their equivalent), with a 2.25 GPA:- Introduction to Sociology
- Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
- Applied Data Analysis
- Sociological Theory
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- and 12 hours of advanced Sociology electives
Enrollment in the internship also requires completion of all other course work in the major and a Texas State GPA of 2.00, a major GPA of 2.25 (as stated above) and a minor GPA of 2.00.
Department of Sociology Minors
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Sociology Minor
The minor in Sociology requires 18 semester credit hours.
Code Title Hours Required Course SOCI 1310 Introduction to Sociology 3 or SOCI 3300 Electives Choose 15 hours of SOCI courses, 12 of which must be advanced (3000-4000) level 15 18
SOCI 3307. Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.The application of descriptive and inferential statistics of behavioral science data.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3317. Popular Culture and Society.
The content of popular culture, including movies, television, genre novels, popular music, fads and fashion, sports, contemporary folklore, festivals and celebrations, clothing and body decoration, and related cultural material, is examined and analyzed for social significance. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3318. Applied Data Analysis.
This course introduces the student to some of the uses of various existing statistical software packages including proper application, limitations, and interpretations of results. Prerequisite: SOCI 3307 with a grade of "D" or better or instructor approval.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3320. Population Dynamics.
A study of the composition of the world’s population, focusing on growth, problems, politics, and controls. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3322. Sociology of Latinos and Immigration.
This class will examine the impact that immigration and migration have on the growth of the Latino population as well as current debates surrounding immigration and its future in the U.S.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3323. Sociology of Consumption.
Consumption is an integral part of social life in the United States, shaping how we see ourselves and others. While consumption can enhance consumers' lives, it is linked to a host of social and environmental problems. This course critically examines such problems and explores alternatives to the way of life that is consumerism.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3324. Social Stratification.
The study of inequality as it relates to occupational, educational, religious, political, and other social activities. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3325. Social Deviance.
Theoretical and descriptive analysis of the major types of deviant behavior.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3327. Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Relations.
This course focuses upon sociological perspectives in understanding race, ethnicity, and the relations between minority and majority groups with special reference to the American scene. (MULT) (MULP).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Perspective|Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3328. Complex Organizations.
The study and analysis of complex organizations, bureaucracies, and professions and their influence on individuals and society and its institutions.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3329. Life Course Sociology.
This course examines major sociological approaches to the study of the human life course. Theoretical approaches reviewed include age stratification, the life course perspective, and constructivist and critical approaches to the life course.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3330. Globalization and Development.
This course covers the sociology of globalization and development. Students will learn about theories of globalization; the effects of globalization on cultural, economic and political life; and factors at different levels of analysis affecting socioeconomic development, security, human rights, and democracy around the world. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3331. Social Movements.
This course examines social movements – the repeated display of collective action outside sanctioned political channels to bring about social change. Different theoretical approaches to social movements are reviewed to determine how movements organize, attract members, utilize resources, ideologically frame their issues, and engage in nonconventional tactics to influence public policy.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3333. The Sociology of Popular Music.
This course explores the dynamic and interactive relationships between music, culture, and society. Popular American music - from blues, gospel, ragtime, jazz, country, and swing to rock, disco, punk, alternative, and rap - will be analyzed as reflections of culture, as society’s “voice,” and as a powerful instrument of socialization and social change. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3334. Mind and Society.
This course provides an overview of mental health and illness with an emphasis on how social environments and structures influence mental well-being. The course explores the causes and consequences of mental health disorders. The course examines policies and programs aimed at improving mental health in society.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3337. The Family.
A comparative study of the family in various cultures, both historical and contemporary, with attention to the family in terms of social organization, social change, and social disorganization. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3338. Family Problems.
This course applies sociological knowledge to common problems encountered in families: spouse and child abuse, elder abuse, catastrophic illness, suicide, unemployment, poverty, teen pregnancy, aging and gender issues. Worldwide traditions and norms affecting the institution of the family are also reviewed. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3340. Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
The theories and research in leisure and popular culture will serve as the broad framework. An emphasis will be placed on the sub-area of sport sociology, including such topics as sport and aggression, competition, children, women, minorities, professionalism, and others. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3343. Criminology.
The various theories of crime, the cause of crime, areas of crime, treatment of criminals through the courts, punishment, reform, education, probation, and parole, and means of crime prevention. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3347. Juvenile Delinquency.
Delinquency in modern society, basic factors and conditions of juvenile delinquency, and the problem of delinquency control. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3349. Drugs and Society.
A sociological examination of the social context of drug abuse with emphasis on the social factors, processes, and institutions that impact drug abuse. Applications of sociological theories and research methods will be studied. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3350. Gender and Society.
This course examines the relations between gender roles throughout the world. Special attention is given to changes in these roles and the consequences of such changes for societies, including familial, marital, and sexual relationships. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3353. Urban Society.
A study of urbanization as a social phenomenon with attention to traditional sociological studies of the community. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3358. Work and Society.
This course will explore sociological studies of work and occupations, including the structure of work, economic changes, and concerns of workers such as earnings, promotions, and unemployment. It is divided into three main topics: the social organization of work, current work trends, and inequalities at work. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3363. Medical Sociology: The Sociology of Health and Illness Behavior.
An examination of the social determinants and consequences of human health, morbidity, and mortality, including considerations of health institutions, organizations, professionals, and clients. Social epidemiology of human diseases and mortality and changing relationships of acute and chronic diseases are stressed. (WI) (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content|Writing Intensive
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SOCI 3365. Society and Environment.
This course addresses issues emerging from the reciprocal relationship between society and its environment. The impacts of social and economic organization, social class, and government policies on the physical and social milieu will be examined in order to produce a better understanding of social and environmental interactions. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3367. Sustainable Cities.
This course uses sociological insight to develop a broader understanding of key concepts and debates about the sustainability of cities.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3372. Food and Society.
This course surveys the sociological study of food. Students will examine how people in societies socially construct "food"; how people obtain food and the implications of this process for our health, economy, and environment; and how food relates to issues of race-ethnicity, social class, and gender. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3375M. Latinos and Aging.
This course offers an understanding of the growing Latino aging population in American society, highlighting issues related to their social, familial, economic, physical, and mental well-being. This course will also cover social programs, health and human service needs, and social policies affecting Latino elders. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3375N. Urban Sociology in Comparative Perspective.
Topics include the historical development of cities, cities as engines of culture, planning, and gentrification. The comparative emphasis permits analysis of London in light of corresponding phenomena in American cities.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3375O. Culture and Society in Comparative Perspective.
Topics include cultural change and diffusion and social concerns such as inequality, gender, popular culture, etc. The comparative emphasis permits analysis of these phenomena in England vis-à-vis the United States.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3375P. Sociology of Religion: A Global Perspective.
This course is an introduction to the tools and concepts central to the sociological study of religion and religiosity. It takes a global perspective on religions, inspecting the ideas of classic and modern sociological theorists concerning the various roles, functions, conflicts, prejudices and symbols of religion.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3383. Aging and Society.
This course is an introduction to the sociology of aging and social gerontology. It employs a multicultural perspective to examine diversity in the aging process as influenced by societal forces. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 3384. The Sociology of Death and Dying.
A study of the sociological and social psychological perspectives on death and dying in contemporary societies with particular emphasis on the meanings of death, on dying as a social process, and on death in the context of both social organization and the life cycle.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3390. Technology and Society.
The subject of this course is the relationship between technologies and social institutions. Topics covered may include but are not limited to theories of sociotechnical change, diffusion, social constructivism, modernity and rationalism, and case studies of transformative technologies such as the clock, the car, and the birth control pill.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
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SOCI 3395. Sociology of Sexuality.
Sexuality is explored from a social constructionist perspective, in contrast to essentialist and biological determinist perspectives dominating the Western understanding of sexual roles and behavior. Sexual identity, desire, behavior, response, and health are viewed as socially constructed, largely in response to concerns about societal order. (MULT).
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content
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SOCI 4306. Sociological Theory.
This course examines classical sociological theories and the contemporary theories that follow from them. The major approaches covered are functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interaction, and phenomenology. (WI) (MULT) Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Multicultural Content|Writing Intensive
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SOCI 4308. Quantitative Research Methods.
Basic issues in social research are introduced, while emphasizing design and analysis of quantitative research studies. Research exercises culminate in a major research paper analyzing secondary data from The General Social Survey. Critique of published research articles is also required. (WI) Prerequisite: SOCI 3307 with a grade of "D" or better. Corequisite: SOCI 3318 with a grade of "D" or better.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Writing Intensive
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SOCI 4309. Qualitative Research Methods.
This course examines issues in the sociological research process with an emphasis on qualitative methods. Students will design, propose, and submit a qualitative study based on an extensive review of the sociological literature. (WI) Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Writing Intensive
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Studies in Popular Culture Minor
The minor in Studies in Popular Culture requires 18 semester credit hours. The minor is designed to acquaint students with trends in American popular culture. Techniques of research, social meanings and consequences of popular culture are the major focuses of the minor.
Courses for the Studies in Popular Culture minor were selected because they deal with significant aspects of everyday life ranging from mass media through the history of cultural trends and phenomenon. The courses selected deal with subjects that both are influenced by and influence popular culture.
The minor in Studies in Popular Culture requires 18 semester credit hours. The minor is designed to acquaint students with trends in American popular culture. Techniques of research, social meanings and consequences of popular culture are the major foci of the minor.
Courses for the Studies in Popular Culture minor were selected because they deal with significant aspects of everyday life ranging from mass media through the history of cultural trends and phenomenon. The courses selected deal with subjects that both are influenced by and influence popular culture.
Code Title Hours Required Course SOCI 3317 Popular Culture and Society 3 or SOCI 3333 The Sociology of Popular Music Choose 15 hours from the following: 15 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Cultures Through Film Peoples and Cultures of Africa Body Talk: Gestures, Communication, and Society Language, Culture and Society Issues in Contemporary Art The Arts in Popular Culture The Dark Side of Communication Social Media in Organizations Introduction to the Study of Film Advanced Topics in Film The Southwest in Film US Drama on Film Studies in Mythology Black Literature Children's Literature Adolescent Literature Senior Seminar in Film Advanced Studies in Children's or Adolescent Literature Social and Intellectual History of the United States Since 1865 Topics in American Cultural History Popular Music and Social Movements in 20th Century America History of Music and Race in the American South History of Country Music History of the Blues History of Rock and Roll History of the United States, 1945 to 1968 History of the United States, 1968 to the Present The History of Texas Music Harry Styles And The Cult Of Celebrity: Identity, The Internet, And European Pop Culture Mass Media and Society Women and Minorities in the Media History of Rock Music History of Jazz Philosophy of Sex and Love Philosophy and Sport Ethics and Dementia Moral Psychology Politics in Film The Politics of Dystopia Religion and Film Popular Culture and Society Social Stratification The Sociology of Popular Music Sociology of Sport and Leisure Drugs and Society Work and Society Society and Environment Food and Society Technology and Society Sociology of Sexuality Total Hours 18 -
Minor in Aging and the Life Course
The minor in Aging and the Life Course requires 18 semester credit hours. Students who want a minor that may lead to a career studying gerontology or working with people in their various life stages, including their final stage, should select Aging and the Life Course as a minor.
Code Title Hours Required Courses Choose 9 hours from the following: 9 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Life Course Sociology Aging and Society Social Work with Older Adults Choose 9 hours from the following: 9 Family Communication Health Communication Communication and Coping across the Lifespan Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Health Psychology Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Relations Life Course Sociology The Family Family Problems Work and Society Aging and Society The Sociology of Death and Dying Sociology of Sexuality Social Work with Older Adults 18 -
Minor in Latina/o Studies
The undergraduate minor in Latina/o Studies is a multidisciplinary university-wide program. Students learn about the social, political, economic, historical and cultural processes that impact Latina/o communities in the United States. The minor emphasizes applied skills and knowledge, including research skills, for better participating in our diverse society.
The minor in Latina/o Studies requires 18 semester credit hours. The Latina/o Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program for students to learn about social, political, economic, historical and cultural processes that impact Latina/o communities in the United States. Using a complement of courses from disciplines across the university, this minor will: (1) offer an academic and scholarly foundation for students to understand the experiences of Latinas/os using a global perspective; (2) educate students about the cultural competency skills necessary to work with Latina/o communities; and (3) expose students to the theoretical and research methodologies in Latina/o Studies.
Code Title Hours Required Courses LATS 2300 Introduction to Latina/o Studies 3 LATS 4325 Latina/o Identities, Communities and Social Change 3 Electives Choose 12 hours from the following: 12 Mexican American Culture Gender and Sexuality in Cross-cultural Perspective Art and Politics Race, Ethnicity and Criminal Justice Intercultural Communication Leadership and Professional Development Entrepreneurship in Schools, Communities, and the Workplace Introduction to Diversity Studies Chicana/o/x Narrative and Social History Literature of the Southwest Latin America World Population American Ethnic Geography History of Mexico History of Mexico to 1848 Spanish Borderlands, 1521-1821 Health and Illness in American History Immigration and US History Latina/o/x Histories Economic and Social History of the Americas Independent Research in Latina/o Studies Latinas/Latinos and the Media Ethnic and Niche Marketing Salsa Del Rio Orquesta del Rio Latin American Philosophy United States-Latin America Relations Latina/o Politics Psychology of Human Diversity Latinx Psychology Population Dynamics Sociology of Latinos and Immigration Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Relations The Sociology of Popular Music Innovative Community Engagement with Vulnerable Populations Advanced Composition for Spanish Heritage Speakers Advanced Composition Contemporary Aspects of Hispanic Linguistics Hispanic Literature of the Southwest Latinx Theatre and Performance Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre Total Hours 18 -
Minor in Sustainability Studies
The minor requires 18 semester credit hours. Sustainability Studies examines the human dimensions of the environment and sustainability in an interdisciplinary context. The program goals include providing students with an opportunity to explore the connections between social and physical systems, developing skills consistent with critical analysis and interdisciplinary knowledge for students who seek careers in sustainability, and a mechanism for students to learn about sustainability and to apply that knowledge to real-world problems.
Code Title Hours Required Courses PHIL 3323 Environmental Ethics 3 SOCI 3365 Society and Environment 3 Society and Sustainability Choose 6 hours from the following: 6 Sustainable Development & Law Environmental Communication and Sustainability Environmental Economics for Decision Makers Urban Geography Community and Regional Planning World Population Conservation Leadership Parks and Protected Places Philosophy, Nonviolence, Sustainability, and Social Change Community Health Environmental Health Population Dynamics Globalization and Development Urban Society Sustainable Cities Food and Society SOCI 3375JTechnology and Society Ecology and Sustainability Choose 6 hours from the following: 6 World Prehistory History of Evolutionary Thought Disease and Society Primate Conservation: Adapting to Rapidly Changing Landscapes Ecology, Evolution and Society Wildlife and Recreation: Impact, Policy, and Management Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Global Environmental Change Natural Resource Use and Management Energy Resource Management Health Geography Total Hours 18