Division of Social Sciences

The Division of Social Sciences provides support courses for all undergraduate programs at Prairie View A&M University. In addition to offering degree programs in African American Studies, History, Political Science, and Sociology, the Division houses two support areas – Geography and Philosophy. The four degree programs help prepare students for a variety of career options or admission into a graduate or professional school.

The Division offers a graduate program in sociology that is designed to develop professional sociologists who are broadly educated in substantive areas of sociology and well trained in theory and methods. The Master of Arts degree program in sociology provides a curriculum that enables students to analyze, critically evaluate and engage in the discovery of solutions to problems that evolve from patterns of human social interaction. The graduate program prepares students for advanced study (e.g., Ph.D.) in sociology, criminology, law, and social welfare.

The Division also offers a variety of minors.  For more information, please contact our office at 936-261-3200.

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Academic Programs

The Division of Social Sciences offers four undergraduate degrees, one graduate program, and popular minors such as African American Studies, Legal Studies, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.

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Faculty

Faculty advise many student organizations, help with undergraduate and graduate research projects, and have accompanied students on study abroad trips.

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Honor Societies and Clubs

Students have the opportunity to meet peers with similar interests, network with leaders in their fields, and develop professionally.

G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building

Mailing Address

Division of Social Sciences
P.O. Box 519 – Mailstop 2203
Prairie View, TX 77446-2203

Physical Address

Division of Social Sciences
G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building, Suite 102
Telephone: (936) 261-3200
Fax: (936) 261-3229

Department Head

Dr. Ronald Goodwin
Associate Professor and Interim Division Head
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