Sociology
Mission
The Sociology Program provides students with a rich learning experience that facilitates the acquisition of specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that prepare them for public and private service occupations or prepare them for continuing advanced degrees in Sociology or related fields. The program will promote academic scholarship and a commitment to applying innovative solutions to promote development of communities that serve diverse populations.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Sociology Program, students will be able to define and apply basic sociological concepts used in micro and macro sociological theory.
- Upon completion of the Sociology Program, students will know how to conduct basic statistical analyses.
- Students can employ methods that social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Students will be able to identify and evaluate social institutions and processes across cultures.
- Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to conduct advanced statistical analyses.
- Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to critically evaluate sociological theory in the study and explanation of social phenomenon.
- Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to apply advanced sociological research methods in the design of specific research projects.
- Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to enhance the diversity of the discipline with regards to research perspectives that have been under-served and under-represented.
What can I do with a sociology degree?
A degree in Sociology is versatile and will prepare graduates for employment opportunities in all sectors of society: government, education, business and industry. Graduates find employment in public agencies at the federal, state and local levels, teaching, urban and community planning, state legislatures and Congress, non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and foreign service. Sociology is an excellent academic preparation for the study of law, social work, urban planning, medicine, and journalism.
Sociology Faculty and Students
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
The Mission of the Undergraduate Sociology Program is to provide students with a rich learning experience that facilitates the acquisition of specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that prepare them for public and private service occupations or prepare them for continuing advanced degrees in Sociology or related fields. The program will promote academic scholarship and a commitment to applying innovative solutions to promote development of communities that serve diverse populations.
For more information, please contact Dr. Megan E. Collins, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator, at mecollins@pvamu.edu or (936) 261-3220.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Degree Program Requirements
| Core Curriculum 1 | 42 | |
| Foreign Language Requirement (One Language) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| SOCG 1301 | General Sociology | 3 |
| SOCG 4305 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCG 4372 | Sociological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCG 4373 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCG 4378 | Senior Seminar in Sociology | 3 |
| Eight SOCG electives determined in consultation with an advisor. | 24 | |
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| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Minor Requirements 3 | 18 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | All Sociology Core Curriculum requirements are shown in the suggested degree program. In order to fulfill the 6 SCH of Life and Physical Sciences requirements, students are advised to take a BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or PHSC sequence. |
| 2 | Students must earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all classes pertaining to their major and in those required in the support area and unrestricted electives. Furthermore, a minimum grade of a “C” is required in the minor area (if applicable). |
| 3 | Depending on the credit hours required by the selected minor. |
Master of Arts in Sociology
The Mission of the Graduate Sociology Program at Prairie View A & M University is to develop professional sociologists who are educated in substantive areas of sociology and with the comprehensive knowledge of theory and methods. The Master of Arts degree program in sociology offers a curriculum that enables students to analyze, critically evaluate, and engage in the planning of solutions that evolve from patterns of human social interaction. The graduate program prepares students for advanced study (e.g., Ph.D.) in sociology. In order to adequately prepare graduate students for advanced study as well as the job market, the program is committed to evaluating the extent to which it is achieving its mission. Systematic assessment is the foundation for the professional socialization and development of our graduate students. Therefore, the program will utilize knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods to evaluate program outcomes and assess the development of the sociology graduate student. Each course in the graduate curriculum will focus on various aspects of common sociological questions.
For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Royster, Assistant Professor, at mdroyster@pvamu.edu or (936) 261-3221.
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Degree Program Requirements
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| SOCG 5312 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCG 5321 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCG 5322 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following as Related Field Electives: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of School Administration | ||
| Educational Administration: Theory, Practice and Research | ||
| School-Community Relations | ||
| Introduction to Community Development | ||
| Organization and Administration of School Counseling Programs | ||
| Theory and Practice of Counseling | ||
| Counseling Process | ||
| School Consultation | ||
| Orientation to Counseling and Development | ||
| Psychology of Abnormal Behavior | ||
| Career Development Counseling | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| School Counseling in a Multicultural Society | ||
| Psychology of Learning and Development | ||
| Socio-Cultural Issues in Education | ||
| Human Behavior and Health Education | ||
| Epidemiology and Diseases | ||
| Medical Foundations for Health Professions | ||
| Nutrition and the Environment | ||
| Contemporary Health | ||
| Community Health | ||
| Research Problems | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Family Ethics and Issues | ||
| Foundations of Criminal Justice | ||
| Foundations of Juvenile Justice | ||
| Substance Abuse | ||
| Community Building and Organizing | ||
| Domestic and Family Violence | ||
| Correctional Programming | ||
| Management of Juvenile Justice Organizations | ||
| Theories of Delinquency | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Special Topics in Juvenile Justice | ||
| Policy Analysis and Progam Evaluation | ||
| Concentrations (Select one from below) | 21 | |
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Thesis Concentration
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15 hours from the Sociology Elective Courses below
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Non-Thesis concentrations
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21 hours from the Sociology Elective Courses below
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Sociology Electives:
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| Urban Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Education | ||
| Aspects Of Poverty | ||
| Crime and Society | ||
| Seminar in Race Relations | ||
| Contemporary Sociological Theory | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Complex Organizations | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Black Family | ||
| Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles | ||
| Black Sociology | ||
| Graduate Capstone | ||
| Media Studies | ||
| Urban Field Research | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |