Texas A&M International University

BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements.
*See the University Core Curriculum Requirements in Appendix A for approved list of course options.
** See Appendix B for approved list of minors and requirements.
FALL				HOURS	SPRING			HOURS
FRESHMAN YEAR					FRESHMAN YEAR
ENGL		1301	English Composition I	3	ENGL	1302	English Composition II	3
MATH		1314	College Algebra	3	MATH		Math Elective¹	3
HIST		1301	The U.S. to 1877	3	HIST	1302	The U.S. Since 1877	3
SOCI		1301	Introduction to Sociology	3	SOCI	1306	Contemporary Social Prob	3
SPCH		1311	Fundamentals of Speech	3			Activity or Wellness	1

Total				15				13

SOPHOMORE YEAR					SOPHOMORE YEAR
ENGL			Survey of Literature*	3	ENGL	2311	Technical Writing	3
PSCI		2305	American National Govt	3	PSCI	2306	American State Govt	3
SOCI			Restricted SOCI Elective²	3			Restricted SOCI Elective²	3
			Natural Science*	4			Natural Science*	4
			Visual/Performing Arts*	3			Soc/Behavioral Science*	3
Total				16				16

JUNIOR YEAR					JUNIOR YEAR
SOCI		3305	Research Methods Soc Sci	3	SOCI	4301	Sociological Theory	3
SOCI		3316	Urban Sociology	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective²	3
			Minor Curriculum**	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective²	3
			Minor Curriculum**	3			General Elect³	3
			Advanced Minor Curr**	3			Advanced Minor Curr**	3
Total				15				15

SENIOR YEAR					SENIOR YEAR
SOCI		4180	Senior Proseminar	1	SOCI	4310	Sociology Stratification	3
SOCI		4311	Marriage and Family	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective²	3
SOCI		4317	Race and Ethnic Relations	3	SOCI		Restricted SOCI Elective²	3
SOCI			Advanced General Elec²	3			Advanced General Elec³	3
			Advanced General Elec²	3			Advanced Minor Curr**	3
			Advanced Minor Curr**	3

Total				16				15

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 121

Note: It is suggested that sociology majors take six SCH of sociology or minor curriculum one summer term after Sophomore or Junior Year.

¹Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
²Restricted Sociology electives, select 9 SCH from ANTH 3351, SOCI 2310, 3301, 3302, 3306, 3307, 3325, 3336, 3339 or 3371; 9 SCH from SOCI 4316, 4320, 4325, 4330, 4365, 4367, 4370, 4375, or 4390. SOCI 4375 may be repeated when topic changes.
³General electives, select 12 SCH with at least nine advanced from behavioral and social sciences, health sciences, Criminal Justice, Women or Gender Studies, or other advanced course approved by advisor.

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
	Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.