Sociology, AS
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of the pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.
The scientific study of human society including ways in which groups social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification gender race/ethnicity and deviance.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality crime and violence substance abuse environmental issues deviance or family problems.
This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
Study of major world regions with emphasis on prevailing conditions and developments including emerging conditions and trends and the awareness of diversity of ideas and practices found in those regions. Course content may include one or more regions.
Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family the varied cultural patterns of the American family and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.
This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about the study of human growth development and behavior while considering the impact of physical intellectual social and emotional aspects of growth from conception to maturity. Students will gain a better understanding of the study of human growth from conception to death acquire a basic knowledge of human development and develop a familiarity with psychological terms. (Fall Spring Summer)
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality theories of knowledge theories of value and their practical applications.
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life human conduct in society morals and standards of value.
The study of human cultures. Topics may include social organization institutions diversity interactions between human groups and ethics in the discipline.
A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary media techniques and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal cultural and historical contexts.
Choose one from the following:
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Sociology encompasses parts of psychology and anthropology, focusing on social groups of humans and their cultures rather than the individual. Sociology covers a wide variety of topics involving society and its functions such as aging, gender, minorities, race, the family and its components. As members of society, individuals studying sociology are sure to find topics that are interesting and relevant to their everyday lives, regardless of their pursued career. Sociology students gain the awareness necessary to become educated, involved citizens that positively influence society.