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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
Head of Department
Dr. Joanne Roberts
325-670-5863
HSU Box 16216
Faculty
Jeremy Rhodes, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Joanne Roberts, Ph.D., Professor
Objectives - The primary objectives of the
Department of Sociology are (1) to give the
student a basic understanding of human
interaction, social group relationships, and
societal systems; (2) to prepare students for the
profession of sociology; and (3) to assist in the
preparation of students who are planning to enter
careers such as criminal justice, social work,
psychology, church-related vocations, speech
pathology, communication, counseling, law,
teaching, and recreation.
Courses in Sociology (SOCI)
1300 Introduction to Marriage and Family
1301 Introduction to Sociology
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2302 Social Problems
3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
3301, 4301 Directed Studies
3303 Cultural Diversity
3310 Families Around the World
3312 Statistical Methods
3320 Sociology of Sport
3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences
3331 Urban Sociology
3340 Social Psychology
3360 Sociology of Religion
3380 Social Research Methods
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4312 Violence and Victimology
4320 The Family and Postmodern Film
4340 Sociology of Marriage and Family
4351 Crime and Delinquency
4353 Race, Class, and Gender
4360 Health Care Issues in Society
4370 Aging in Society
4380 Sociological Theory
4381 Internship
4390 Senior Seminar in Sociology
B.A.
SOCIOLOGY
(SOCI)
Core Curriculum Credits
Core Distinctive (16)
FYSM 1300 First Year Seminar: Gateway .............................. 3
COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication......................... 3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life .................................................. 1
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in America 3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life.................... 3
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery........................................... 3
Writing (3)
ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302..................................................... 3
Literature (3)
ENGL 230X World, English, or American Lit ........................ 3
Fine Arts (3)
Fine Arts - from Art, Music, Theatre ....................................... 3
Biblical Studies (3)
BIBL 1301 or BIBL 1302 ........................................................ 3
Fitness & Sport Sciences (2)
FSSC Activity course (X 2) ..................................................... 2
Math (3)
MATH 1301 or higher ............................................................. 3
Natural & Physical Sciences (7)
BIOL or ENVS ........................................................................ 3
PHYS, GEOL, CHEM, or PHSC............................................. 3
Science Lab.............................................................................. 1
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6)
Must be from outside the major & minor
ECON, PHIL, POLS, or PSYC................................................ 6
Foreign Language (12)
One language ......................................................................... 12
Total Core.............................................................................. 58
Major: Sociology (30 credits)
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology...................................... 3
SOCI 2302 Social Problems .................................................... 3
SOCI 3312 Statistical Methods or
SOCI 3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences ........................... 3
SOCI 3380 Social Research Methods ...................................... 3
SOCI 4380 Sociological Theory .............................................. 3
SOCI 4390 Senior Seminar in Sociology................................. 3
SOCI upper level elective credits............................................. 9
SOCI elective........................................................................... 3
Minor (minimum 18 credits)
Minor ................................................................................... 18
Technological Competency and Electives (18 credits)
CSCI 1303 Introduction to Computer Applications ................. 3
Electives ................................................................................ 15
Major/Minor .......................................................................... 48
Core ...................................................................................... 58
Technological Competency and Electives ............................. 18
TOTAL ................................................................................ 124
Note: Must complete a minimum of 124 credits with a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate.
42 upper level credits (3000 and 4000-level) required.
80 Chapel attendances and Writing Proficiency required.