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Blinn College
BACHELOR OF ARTS or SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY
“Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.”
C. Wright Mills
“The Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University is committed to furthering knowledge of social life, social change and the causes and consequences of human behavior using the context of globalization. While in the program, students develop the "sociological advantage," or the ability to examine interpersonal relationships and relate them to the larger social world.” - C. Wright Mills Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. The subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from organized crime to religious cults, from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, and from the sociology of the environment to the sociology of sports. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is tapped by those who craft policies and create programs.
Mission The Department of Sociology’s mission is to acquire and disseminate knowledge on social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. SHSU Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts. The primary objective of the curriculum is to provide students with the scientific tools to understand the functioning of society and study and understand social phenomena. The Department focuses on the study of Change, Economy and Society; Culture and Social Institutions; and Inequality and Society
Academic Programs • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology
Highlights • The department focuses on the study of Globalization, Community and Health. • Members of the Sociology Department regularly publish in important scientific journals • Members of the Sociology Department occupy leadership positions in professional organizations domestically and internationally.
Suggested Minors • Health Education • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Political Science • Human Services • Communication Studies
- History • Middle Eastern Studies
Career Opportunities Sociology graduates find successful employment in the private sector (management, human resources, public relations), public sectors (Federal, State and Local Government agencies) and in non-profit organizations (NGOs) particularly in the areas of social services and analysis of social trends.
Student Organizations and Activities Students in the Sociology Club are introduced to the profession of Sociology through activities including research opportunities, volunteer work, organization of special events, participation in professional meetings, and programs highlighting speakers of note in the many interest areas of Sociology. The Sociology Club also actively supports the Sociology Scholarship fund.
Internships and Study Abroad Internship possibilities include work with the City of Huntsville, the TX Department of Agriculture, and social services organizations throughout the area. Further information is available at the website: https://www.shsu.edu/centers/rural-studies/TRIP.html.
Scholarships The department offers several scholarship opportunities for students. For information contact the department or visit the departmental website (https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/scholarships/scholarship_blocks/chss.html#sociology)
Program Specific Requirements In order to graduate with a major or minor in Sociology, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in Sociology courses. The only substitution permitted is Psychology Statistics (PSYC3301/3101) for Social Statistics (SOCI3443). Only Principles of Sociology (SOCI1301) may be taken by correspondence to satisfy the degree requirements for a Sociology major or minor. After the degree requirements are satisfied, Sociology correspondence courses may be taken to satisfy advanced hours requirements.
Sociology Major: Bachelor of Arts Degree
- 120 total credit hours
- 37 credit hours in Sociology taken from:
- Entire sequence of courses in the Core Courses in Sociology
- Two courses in each of the three areas of concentration
- Four semesters of a foreign language (14 hours)
- 3 hours from Communication Studies
Sociology Major: Bachelor of Science Degree
- 120 total credit hours
- 37 credit hours in Sociology taken from:
- Entire sequence of courses in the Core Courses in Sociology
- Two courses in each of the three areas of concentration
- 3 hours from Mathematics, excluding the Component Area II course.
- Select 8 additional hours from the natural sciences, excluding the Component Area III courses.
Sociology Minor: Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Science Degree
- 18 credit hours in Sociology
- Required: SOCI1301, SOCI4340 and SOCI4344.
- Plus, three courses from any of the three areas of concentration
Curriculum Students receive instruction in classical and contemporary sociological theory, qualitative and quantitative techniques of sociological investigation, and major substantive areas in the field. The primary objective of the curriculum is to provide students with the scientific tools to understand the functioning of society, study social phenomena, and acquire the necessary skills to enter the global labor market. The department focuses on the study of Globalization, Community and Health. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects and extra-curricular activities designed to foster critical sociological thinking and knowledge of today’s world. Instruction in general sociology is complemented by specialization in three substantive areas. Students can select to concentrate their undergraduate curriculum in Change, Economy and Society; Culture and Social Institutions; or Inequality and Society. Change, Economy and Society explores the relationships between society and the economy, patterns of change in the global society, the environment, social movements, and the organization of urban and rural societies. Culture and Social Institutions focuses on culture, social institutions such as the family, religion and health, and courses which analyze the most relevant social problems in today’s society. Inequality and Society examines social inequality, gender and inequality, age and inequality, race and ethnic inequality, and complex organizations.
Core Courses
SOCI1301 Principles of Sociology |
SOCI2399 Writing in Sociology |
SOCI3443 Social Statistics |
SOCI4340 Research Methods in Sociology |
SOCI4344 Sociological Theory |
SOCI4399 Senior Seminar in Sociology |
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Areas of Specialization • Change, Economy and Society:
SOCI3336 Social Change and Development |
SOCI3376 Rural and Urban Sociology |
SOCI3384 Economy and Society |
SOCI3392 Social Movements |
SOCI4320 Science and Technology |
SOCI4332 Sociology of Demography and Migration |
SOCI4334 Sociology of Disaster |
SOCI4337 Environment and Society |
- Culture and Social Institutions:
SOCI1306 Social Problems |
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SOCI2366 Sociology of Sport |
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SOCI3327 Sociology of Popular Culture |
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SOCI3335 Sociology of Food and Society |
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SOCI3338 Socialization and Social Control |
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SOCI3341 Marriage and The Family |
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SOCI3342 Sociology of Religion |
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SOCI3365 Sociology of Health and Illness |
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SOCI3381 Cultural Anthropology |
- Inequality and Society:
SOCI2319 Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
SOCI3324 Social Inequality |
SOCI3325 Gender and Inequality |
SOCI4336 Bureaucracy and Work |
SOCI3354 Age and Inequality |
SOCI3355 Race and Ethnic Inequality |
Program Specific Requirements In order to graduate with a major or minor in Sociology, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in Sociology courses. The only substitution permitted is Psychology Statistics (PSYC3301/3101) for Social Statistics (SOCI3443). Only Principles of Sociology (SOCI1301) may be taken by correspondence to satisfy the degree requirements for a Sociology major or minor. After the degree requirements are satisfied, Sociology correspondence courses may be taken to satisfy advanced hours requirements.
Sociology Major: Bachelor of Arts Degree
- 120 total credit hours
- 37 credit hours in Sociology taken from:
- Entire sequence of courses in the Core Courses in Sociology
- Two courses in each of the three areas of concentration
- Four semesters of a foreign language (14 hours)
- 3 hours from Communication Studies
Sociology Major: Bachelor of Science Degree
- 120 total credit hours
- 37 credit hours in Sociology taken from:
- Entire sequence of courses in the Core Courses in Sociology
- Two courses in each of the three areas of concentration
- 3 hours from Mathematics, excluding the Component Area II course.
- Select 8 additional hours from the natural sciences, excluding the Component Area III courses.
Sociology Minor: Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Science Degree
- 18 credit hours in Sociology
- Required: SOCI1301, SOCI4340 and SOCI4344.
- Plus, three courses from any of the three areas of concentration
Curriculum Students receive instruction in classical and contemporary sociological theory, qualitative and quantitative techniques of sociological investigation, and major substantive areas in the field. The primary objective of the curriculum is to provide students with the scientific tools to understand the functioning of society, study social phenomena, and acquire the necessary skills to enter the global labor market. The department focuses on the study of Globalization, Community and Health. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects and extra-curricular activities designed to foster critical sociological thinking and knowledge of today’s world. Instruction in general sociology is complemented by specialization in three substantive areas. Students can select to concentrate their undergraduate curriculum in Change, Economy and Society; Culture and Social Institutions; or Inequality and Society. Change, Economy and Society explores the relationships between society and the economy, patterns of change in the global society, the environment, social movements, and the organization of urban and rural societies. Culture and Social Institutions focuses on culture, social institutions such as the family, religion and health, and courses which analyze the most relevant social problems in today’s society. Inequality and Society examines social inequality, gender and inequality, age and inequality, race and ethnic inequality, and complex organizations.
Core Courses
SOCI1301 Principles of Sociology |
SOCI2399 Writing in Sociology |
SOCI3443 Social Statistics |
SOCI4340 Research Methods in Sociology |
SOCI4344 Sociological Theory |
SOCI4399 Senior Seminar in Sociology |
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Areas of Specialization • Change, Economy and Society:
SOCI3336 Social Change and Development |
SOCI3376 Rural and Urban Sociology |
SOCI3384 Economy and Society |
SOCI3392 Social Movements |
SOCI4320 Science and Technology |
SOCI4332 Sociology of Demography and Migration |
SOCI4334 Sociology of Disaster |
SOCI4337 Environment and Society |
- Culture and Social Institutions:
SOCI1306 Social Problems |
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SOCI2366 Sociology of Sport |
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SOCI3327 Sociology of Popular Culture |
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SOCI3335 Sociology of Food and Society |
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SOCI3338 Socialization and Social Control |
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SOCI3341 Marriage and The Family |
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SOCI3342 Sociology of Religion |
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SOCI3365 Sociology of Health and Illness |
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SOCI3381 Cultural Anthropology |
- Inequality and Society:
SOCI2319 Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
SOCI3324 Social Inequality |
SOCI3325 Gender and Inequality |
SOCI4336 Bureaucracy and Work |
SOCI3354 Age and Inequality |
SOCI3355 Race and Ethnic Inequality |
Sociology Transfer Courses for Major (both BA and BS): The Sociology Bachelor Transfer curriculum:
TCCN |
SHSU |
Credit |
SOCI1301 |
SOCI1301 |
3 |
SOCI1306 |
SOCI1306 |
3 |
SOCI2319 SOCI2319 3 |
Applicants seeking the Bachelor of Arts must complete the university foreign language requirement. Those seeking the Bachelor of Science must complete the university science requirement. Both the foreign language and science requirements may be completed as transfer courses.
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SHSU Core Curriculum
Transfer courses specific to the university major you have selected appear in the section above. Transfer students are encouraged to maximize transfer courses required for their major as described above in addition to core courses at the transfer institution. Most university majors were meant to be taken over a 4 year period. Completion of freshman and sophomore level courses in the major with appropriate core courses helps transfer students to graduate in the minimum amount of time at minimum cost. The university core appears below for the convenience of those who have not yet selected a major. If you cannot select a specific major, at least try to select the area (e.g., science, criminal justice, business, education, nursing, etc.) in which you are most likely to eventually graduate and select transfer core courses that will support your selection of academic endeavor.
As a final note, transfer students completing "residence requirements" at state supported Texas colleges are typically eligible to receive the associate degree by a process known as "reverse transfer" after having accumulated 60 (to 62) or more combined college transfer and SHSU hours. Reverse transfer allows students to count SHSU courses to the bachelor degree as well as apply the hours to the associate degree. The residency requirement for most colleges is 15 to 16 hours with a few colleges requiring 24 hours. SHSU enthusiastically supports associate degrees via reverse transfer with all state supported colleges.
The Core Curriculum at Sam Houston State University (to be used by all incoming students as of fall 2014) contains 42 semester credit hours, encompassing nine component areas. Each component area has a minimum credit hour requirement and a selection of specific courses that may be used to satisfy the requirement. The chart below details Sam Houston State University courses and their Texas Common Course Number (TCCN) equivalents for college transfer students which comprise SHSU’s core curriculum.
Many SHSU disciplines including the sciences, business, and education require specific courses from the SHSU core as degree specific graduation requirements. To minimize cost and time to complete degree requirements always select SHSU/transfer core courses specified as degree requirements in your intended major. If you have not decided on a major select core courses supporting you intended area of academic concentration.
In general, Bachelor of Arts degrees have a foreign language requirement. Most Bachelor of Science degrees require additional mathematics and lab science requirements. Refer to the university catalog under which you plan to file for graduation for your specific degree requirements.
**** If you do not see a Texas Common Course Number (TCCN) mapping a specific core course to your transfer institution, please go to https://samweb.shsu.edu/regr27wp/ and select your institution from the dropdown menu. The result will list all currently mapped transfer courses from your institution to SHSU courses.
Component Area I: Communications - 6 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
ENGL 1301Composition I |
ENGL 1301 |
ENGL 1302 Composition II |
ENGL 1302 |
Component Area II: Mathematics - 3 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
MATH 1314 |
MATH 2312 |
MATH 1316 Plain Trigonometry |
MATH 1316 |
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making |
MATH 1324 |
MATH 1332 College Mathematics |
MATH 1332 |
MATH 1384 Introduction to the Foundations of Mathematics |
MATH 1350 |
MATH 1410 Elementary Functions |
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MATH 1420 Calculus |
MATH 2413 |
PHIL 2352 Introduction to Contemporary Logic (Students with a documented learning disability and departmental approval may substitute PHIL 2352 to meet the math requirement) |
Component Area III: Life and Physical Science- 8 Hours Required SHSU requires 4 hour science courses consisting of 3 hours lecture with a 1 hour lab component. Transfer institutions may indicate this combination with a 4 hour course number such as BIOL 1408 or as separate lecture and labs such as BIOL 1308/1108. The two course numbering systems are equivalent. Common 3 hour lecture and separate lab course numbers are shown for equivalent or acceptable transfer credit. If you do not see a Texas Common Course NUmber (TCCN) mapping a specific core course to your transfer institution, please go to https://samweb.shsu.edu/regr27wp/ and select your institution from the dropdown menu. The result will list all currently mapped transfer courses specific to your institution to SHSU courses. |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
BIOL 1401 Environmental Science |
BIOL 2306/2106 or BIOL 2406 |
BIOL 1408 Contemporary Biology |
BIOL 1308/1108 |
BIOL 1411 General Botany |
BIOL 1311/1111 |
BIOL 1413 General Zoology |
BIOL 1313/1113 |
BIOL 1436 Foundations of Science |
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BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy |
BIOL 2401 |
CHEM 1406 Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry |
CHEM 1406, CHEM 1305/1105, CHEM 1306/1106 |
CHEM 1407 Introductory Organic snd Biochemistry |
CHEM 1407, CHEM 1307/1107 |
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I |
CHEM 1411, CHEM 1311/1111 |
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II |
CHEM 1412, CHEM 1312/1112 |
GEOG 1401 Weather and Climate |
GEOG 1301/1101 |
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology |
GEOL 1303/1103 |
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology |
GEOL 1304/1104 |
GEOL 1405 Geological Hazards and Resources |
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GEOL 1436 Foundations of Science |
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ISCI 1436 Foundations of Science |
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PHYS 1403 Stars and Galaxies |
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PHYS 1404 Solar Systems Astronomy |
Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy, and Culture- 3 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
ARAB 2311 |
ARAB 2311 |
ARAB 2312 |
ARAB 2312 |
ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Before 17th Century |
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ENGL 2333 World Literature II: 17th Century and Afterwards |
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FOLG 2311 Intermediate Foreign Language I |
ARAB 2311/2312, FREN 2311/2312, GERM 2311/2312, SGNL 2311/2312, SPAN 2311/2312 |
FOLG 2312 Intermediate Foreign Language II |
ARAB 2312, FREN 2312, GERM 2312, SGNL 2312, SPAN 2312 |
FREN 2311 Intermediate French I |
FREN 2311 |
FREN 2312 Intermediate French II |
FREN 2312 |
GEOG 2355 World Regional Geography: Europe, Asia, and Australia |
GEOG 1303 |
GEOG 2356 World Regional Geography: Latin America, Africa, and South Asia |
GEOG 1303 |
GERM 2311 Intermediate German I |
GERM 2311 |
GERM 2312 Intermediate German II |
GERM 2312 |
HIST 2311 World History from the Dawn of Civilization through the Middle Ages |
HIST 2311 |
HIST 2312 World History from the Renaissance to the Age of Imperialism |
HIST 2312 |
MCOM 1330 Analysis of Electronic Culture |
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MUSI 1379 Survey of World Music Cultures |
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PHIL 2306 Contemporary Moral Issues |
PHIL 2306 |
PHIL 2361 Introduction to Philosophy |
PHIL 1301 |
SGNL 2311 Intermediate American Sign Language I |
SGNL 2311 |
SGNL 2312 Intermediate American Sign Language II |
SGNL 2312 |
SOCI 2319 Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
SOCI 2319 |
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I |
SPAN 2311 |
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II |
SPAN 2312 |
Component Area V: Creative Arts- 3 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
AGRI 2399 |
ARTS 1301 |
ARTS 1301 |
ARTS 1301 |
ARTS 1302 Exploring Contemporary Art |
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ARTS 1303 Survey I: Pre-Renaissance Art History |
ARTS 1303 |
FACS 1360 Basic Principles of Design |
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FAMC 2301 Creative Arts Seminar |
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MUSI 1301 Introduction to the Study of Music |
MUSI 1301 |
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation |
MUSI 1306 |
MUSI 2348 Survey of World Music Cultures |
MUSI 1308 |
MUSI 2364 History of Rock, Jazz and Popular Music |
MUSI 1310 |
Component Area VI: U.S. History- 6 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
HIST 1301 American History to 1876 |
HIST 1301 |
HIST 1302 American History from 1876 |
HIST 1302 |
Component Area VII: Political Science/Government- 6 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
POLS 2305 American Government |
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POLS 2306 Texas Government |
Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences- 3 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
AGRI 2360 |
SOCI 1301 |
BESL 2301 Multicultural Influences on Learning |
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COMS 2386 Interpersonal Communication |
SPCH 1318 |
CRIJ 2361 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
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ECON 2300 Introduction to Economics |
ECON 1301 |
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 2301 |
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics |
ECON 2302 |
GEOG 1321 People, Place and Environment: An Introduction to Geography |
GEOG 1300 |
HLTH 2383 Multicultural Health Issues |
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PHIL 2303 Critical Thinking |
PHIL 2303 |
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology |
PSYC 2301 |
SOCI 1301 Principles of Sociology |
SOCI 1301 |
SOCI 1306 Social Problems |
SOCI 1306 |
Component Area IX: Component Area Option- 4 Hours Required |
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SHSU 4 Digit Course Number |
TCCN (if applicable) |
One additional course in component area 4 OR: |
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BUAD 2321 Design and Presentation of Business Projects |
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COMS 1361 Public Speaking |
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COMS 2382 Communication for Business and Professionals |
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MCOM 1371 Audio Production and Performance |
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1 Hour Required: |
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ECON 1100 Economics of Social Problems |
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KINE 2115 Lifetime Health and Wellness |
PHED 1164 |
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NGLI 1101 Research in the Digital Age |
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The 4th credit hour of MATH 1410 |
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The 4th credit hour of MATH 1420 |
MATH 2413 |
Most degrees require a minimum of 120 hours with 42 advanced hours (3000-level and 4000-level courses). Some degrees require additional hours. All students are required to complete at least six writing-enhanced courses accumulating a minimum of 18 semester hours towards degree completion. Six of the hours must come from the student’s major field of study. SHSU students who have accumulated more than 60 hours may be blocked from enrolling in upper division courses until they have completed their math, English composition, and 4 to 8 hours of lab science.
In general, the Bachelor of Arts degree requires 8 hours of lab science and the Bachelor of Science degree requires 16 hours of lab science. Many majors require specific math and science courses from the core to apply for graduation. Applicants for the Bachelor of Arts degree should consult their major department web page or catalogue for foreign language requirements. Many colleges including Business and Education have additional prerequisites for registration in upper-level (junior/senior) classes including GPA restrictions and completion of lower-level (freshman/sophomore) course work.
Prior to enrolling in core classes, students are encouraged to review specific degree requirements for their major. Selection of major-specified core courses reduces the total number of hours required for graduation.
In general it is not to the advantage of transfer students to simply take courses that transfer. The most desirable goal is typically to only select courses from the core and major lower-level (first two university years) which not only transfer but satisfy degree requirements for graduation in the major to which you aspire.
Students are encouraged to select the university catalog offering them the most advantages with respect to degree completion. The respective university and/or college catalog selected for graduation determines final degree requirements.
Students are encouraged to select the university catalog offering them the most advantages with respect to degree completion. The respective university and/or college catalog selected for graduation determines final degree requirements.
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