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

  1. Upon completion of the Sociology Program, students will be able to define and apply basic sociological concepts used in micro and macro sociological theory.
  2. Upon completion of the Sociology Program, students will know how to conduct basic statistical analyses.
  3. Students can employ methods that social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
  4. Students will be able to identify and evaluate social institutions and processes across cultures.

  1. Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to conduct advanced statistical analyses.
  2. Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to critically evaluate sociological theory in the study and explanation of social phenomenon.
  3. Upon completion of the Graduate Sociology Program, students will be able to apply advanced sociological research methods in the design of specific research projects.
  4. 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

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.

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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
Support Area Requirements
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

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

Major Requirements:
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
Thesis Concentration
Thesis
Thesis
15 hours from the Sociology Elective Courses below
Non-Thesis concentrations
21 hours from the Sociology Elective Courses below
Sociology Electives:
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