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Sociology
    2010 - 2011 Sociology Program Information

    60 credit hours

    The Sociology Program at Collin is designed to provide students with essential life skills and a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the various social worlds that they inhabit. Sociology examines how social factors affect both behavior and the potential consequences of that behavior. It seeks to uncover the existence of social patterns, explain how they come to be so and then explore the consequences of such patterns for different individuals, groups, collectives, and society at large. As such, sociology courses at Collin enable students to comprehend the widespread social changes that accompany society’s immersion into the Information Age.

    Critical thinking skills and a global perspective – attributes that will benefit students regardless of their major - are strongly emphasized in the program. Students who either major or minor in sociology will gain a solid foundation in the discipline and will be well prepared to transfer into a university program.

    Career Options
    Sociology majors typically seek careers in teaching, social services or research and planning in governmental or corporate settings. Sociology is also an excellent minor for students considering careers in education, business, law, social work, medicine, or psychology. The knowledge gained from sociology courses enhances a student’s chances of being successful in accomplishing their career and life goals.


     CORE CURRICULUM                                 42 credit hours

    (Core options are based on AA degree requirements; however, the full Texas Core can be found here.)

    COMMUNICATION

    9 CREDIT HOURS

    Must take both: ENGL 1301 and 1302 6 credit hours
    Select one: SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1321 3 credit hours
    HUMANITIES

    3 CREDIT HOURS

    Select one of the following courses:
    (Please Note: Only the courses that will meet the AA degree requirements are listed below.
    See Texas Core for additional options.)

       English ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2342, 2343, 2351
    MATHEMATICS

    3 CREDIT HOURS

    Select one: MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332 1, 1342, 1350, 1351, 1414, 2305, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, 2415, 2417, 2419
    NATURAL SCIENCES

    8 CREDIT HOURS

    Select two from the following areas
    (a two-course sequence is recommended):

       Biology BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1414, 1415, 2401, 2402, 2404, 2406, 2416, 2421
       Chemistry CHEM 1405, 1411, 1412, 2401, 2423, 2425
       Environmental
       Science
    ENVR 1401, 1402
       Geology GEOL 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1445, 1447
       Physics PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1410, 1415, 2425, 2426
    SOCIAL / BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

    3 CREDIT HOURS

    Select one from the following areas:

       Anthropology ANTH 2346*, 2351
       Economics ECON 2301, 2302
       Psychology PSYC 2301
       Sociology SOCI 1301
    SOCIAL SCIENCES

    12 CREDIT HOURS

    Must take both: GOVT 2301 and 2302 6 credit hours
    Select two: HIST 1301, 1302 or 2301 6 credit hours
    VISUAL / PERFORMING ARTS

    3 CREDIT HOURS

    Select one of the following:

       Dance DANC 2303
       Humanities HUMA 1311
       Music MUSI 1306, 1307
       Theatre DRAM 1310, 2361, 2362
       Visual Arts ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304, 1313
    INSTITUTIONAL OPTION

    1 CREDIT HOUR

    Select one of the following:

       Dance DANC 1101, 1110, 1111, 1141, 1142, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, 1151, 1152, 1222, 1223, 2141, 2142, 2145, 2146, 2147, 2148, 2151, 2152, 2301, 2325
       Physical Education PHED 1100, 1102. 1104, 1106, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1120, 1121, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1133, 1136, 1137, 1140, 1147, 1148, 1253, 1338

    1 Before taking MATH 1332, check with an academic adviser regarding the transferability. Some majors or institutions may require a higher-level mathematics course.

    * Please Note:  You may take either ANTH 2346 as a core option under Social / Behavioral Sciences or HUMA 2323 as a core option under Humanities.  HUMA 2323 is not listed above because it will not meet the AA degree requirement.  Students may take either ANTH 2346 or HUMA 2323, but not both.

    Recommended Electives                                                        15 - 18 credit hours

    SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
    SOCI 1306 Social Problems
    SOCI 2301 Marriage and Family
    SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
    SOCI 2319 Minority Studies
    ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
    PSYC 2301 General Psychology
    PSYC 2314 Life Span Psychology
    PSYC 2316 Psychology of Personality
    PSYC 2319 Social Psychology




    Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
    for that course.

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    Contact Information

    Department Chair:
    Larry Stern
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    972.881.5608

    Michael McConachie
    CPC - B219
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    Meredith Martin
    PRC - F167
    972.377.1025


    Academic Advisor:
    Keyona McClellan
    SCC - G146
    972.516.5069