Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Website: https://twu.edu/sociology/undergraduate-programs/bs-in-sociology/

The sociology curriculum is designed to give students a broad education while preparing them for work and practice in a variety of fields. A wide array of courses provides training in research methods and techniques; insight into social class, racial-ethnic and gender inequality; group differences; understanding of social organizations, social forces, and group processes; and skills to be used in working with individuals or groups. The curriculum builds a background for any occupation that involves working with people and/or social organizations. The sociology program can prepare students to teach sociology in public schools and to do research, practice, or other work with private or governmental agencies. Sociology provides an invaluable background for graduate study and for careers in business, public service, law, medicine, and other helping professions. Opportunities for practical work experience are provided through the University’s Internship Program.

Marketable Skills

Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."

  1. Apply critical thinking, analytical reasoning skills, and sociological knowledge and skills to real-world settings.  
  2. Work with numbers and demonstrate quantitative skills.​
  3. Make a presentation on and write a non-technical report understood by non-sociologists. ​
  4. Work with people in different groups characterized by race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, religion, or immigration status to achieve a goal​.
  5. Make an evidence-based argument.
  6. Use computers to locate and analyze data.​
  7. Gather information and analyze social problems.

Admissions

All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120   

Major: 33 SCH

Program Code: SOCI.BS   CIP Code: 45.1101.00

Texas Core Curriculum

ENG 1013Composition I3
ENG 1023Composition II3
Mathematics3
Life & Physical Sciences6
Language, Philosophy, & Culture3
Creative Arts3
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-18653
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present3
POLS 2013U.S. National Government3
POLS 2023Texas Government3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
CAO: Women's Studies3
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics3
Total SCHs42

Courses Required for Major

SOCI 3023Introduction to Sociological Theory3
SOCI 3053Social Research3
SOCI 3163Social Statistics3
SOCI 4103Senior Seminar: Theory and Practice3
SOCI Electives (at least 12 SCH advanced)21
Total SCHs33

Departmental Requirements

SOCI 1013Introductory Sociology3
Electives (at least 12 SCH advanced) 42
Total SCHs45

Recommended Plan of Study

First Year
FallTCCNSCHs
ENG 1013Composition I ENGL 13013
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 HIST 13013
Life/Physical Sciences Core3
Creative Arts Core3
UNIV 1231Learning Frameworks: First-Year Seminar EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 13001
Wellness or Mathematics CAO Core2
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
ENG 1023Composition II ENGL 13023
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present HIST 13023
Life/Physical Sciences Core3
Multicultural Women's Studies CAO Core3
Elective3
 SCHs 15
Second Year
FallTCCN
POLS 2013U.S. National Government GOVT 23053
SOCI 1013Introductory Sociology SOCI 13013
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Core3
Elective3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
POLS 2023Texas Government GOVT 23063
Sociology Elective3
Elective3
Elective 3
Mathematics Core3
 SCHs 15
Third Year
FallTCCN
SOCI 3023Introduction to Sociological Theory 3
SOCI 3053Social Research 3
Sociology Elective (advanced)3
Elective (advanced)3
Elective3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
SOCI 3163Social Statistics 3
Sociology Elective3
Sociology Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
 SCHs 15
Fourth Year
FallTCCN
SOCI 4103Senior Seminar: Theory and Practice 3
Elective3
Sociology Elective (advanced)3
Elective (advanced)3
Elective3
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
Sociology Elective (advanced)3
Sociology Elective (advanced)3
Electives (advanced)9
 SCHs 15
 Total SCHs:  120