Office Location
Holy Cross 205
Phone
512-416-5831
Mailing Address
Sociology Program C/M 766
St. Edward's University
3001 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
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Sociology
The Sociology major develops
an ability to interpret social phenomena with perceptiveness and to appreciate
the diversity and complexity of society. Students develop analytical skills, broaden
their understanding of the social world and discover the diverse methods of analyzing
social experience. The major affords opportunities to develop a sense of awareness
of and responsibility for the welfare of the community. Bachelor
of Arts with a Major in Sociology Major
Required Courses
| SOCI 1301 |
Self and
Society |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 2325 |
Social
Policy |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 2329 |
Social Statistics |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 2345 |
Social
Theory |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 3330 |
Social
Research |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 4343 |
Race, Class
and Gender |
3 hrs |
SOCI 4347
OR
SOCI 4350 |
Directed
Independent Research OR
Internship in Sociology |
3 hrs
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21
hrs |
Supporting Required Courses
| GLST 1322
|
Global
Issues |
3 hrs |
| PSYC 3319 |
Social
Psychology |
3 hrs |
| CRIM 3336
|
Criminology |
3 hrs |
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9
hrs |
Career Emphasis
| Choose
15 hours of electives, as approved by the Sociology advisor, to prepare
for graduate school, business or human service careers. Nine hours of electives
must be at 3000 or above level. Electives may be chosen from programs other
than Sociology, such as COMM, CRIJ, CRIM, EDUC, ENVS, GLST, HIST, POLS,
and PSYC. |
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15 hrs |
| TOTAL
MAJOR HOURS |
45 hrs |
In
addition to the major program requirements, all students must satisfy the general
education requirements and complete unrestricted electives to have
a total of at least 120 hours for graduation.
Requirements
for a Minor in Sociology
| SOCI 1301 |
Self and
Society |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 2329 |
Social Statistics |
3 hrs |
| SOCI 3330 |
Social
Research |
3 hrs |
| SOCI |
One 2000-level
course |
3 hrs |
| SOCI |
Two 3000-
or 4000-level courses |
6 hrs |
| TOTAL |
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18
hrs |
Students who have already taken Statistics and Research for another major may
substitute topics courses as long as at least one of these courses is at the 3000
or 4000 level.
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