Department of Sociology
Departmental Office
Chilton Hall, 390
P.O. Box 311157
Denton, TX 76203-1157
(940) 565-2296
Web site: www.unt.edu/soci/
Sociology Degree Planning Office
Chilton Hall, 308J
(940) 369-5068
Dale E. Yeatts, Chair
Faculty
Professors Esterchild, Eve, Kitchens, Seward, Yeatts.
Associate Professors Lawson, Neal, Rodeheaver. Assistant Professors Cready, Jones, Moore, Williamson,
Yancey, Zafirovski.
Introduction
The sociology program offers courses introducing the student to the study of human social
interaction and organization, ranging from the individual in small groups to entire societies. Areas of special
attention include marriage and the family, organizations and work, urban sociology, developing societies,
medical sociology, population, sociology of religion, aging, social inequality and race, class and gender.
The program is designed to prepare students for professional careers in a number of fields,
including research, education, probation, law enforcement, aging and government. A minor in sociology
provides useful background for those pursuing a degree in such areas as business, psychology, art,
communications, education and music.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Science, and
- Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in sociology; and
- concentrations under the sociology major at the master's and doctoral levels in family and the life
cycle, social organization/disorganization and urban sociology.
Major in Sociology Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General School Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of
Arts degree as specified in
the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of
Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: 30 hours in sociology,
of which 21 must be advanced, including SOCI 1510, 4000, 4870 and 4880, plus 18 additional
hours in sociology, of which 12 must be taken at UNT and at the advanced level (3000 or 4000).
Recommended courses include: SOCI 1520, 2010, 3000, 3300, 3330, 4160 and 4340.
3. Minor: None Required.
4. Electives: 40-47 hours (18 advanced).
5. Other Requirements:
- A total of 42 hours upper division work (advanced courses).
- 30-hour residence requirement (24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT).
Maximum of 36 hours of correspondence, extension, credit by examination and/or military service
credit is allowed toward degree.
DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in sociology.
Minor in Sociology
A minor in sociology requires a minimum of 18 hours, including 6 advanced and SOCI 1510.
Degree Plan
Degree plans are worked out in consultation with the Office of Student Services. Call (940) 369-5068.
Teacher Certification
Students who expect to teach sociology in secondary schools must meet the requirements of the state
of Texas for teacher certification as listed in the College of Education section of this catalog. This will
include all sociology courses that are required and recommended above.
Master's and doctoral degree programs are available in sociology. For information, consult the Graduate
Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Sociology
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
*See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
HIST 2610, United State History to 1865* 3
SOCI 1510, Individuals in Society 3
Mathematics* 3
Wellness* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SOCI 2010, Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3
RHAB 3000, Microcounseling (may be used to satisfy Communication requirement*) 3
Humanities* 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SOCI 3300, Urban Sociology 3
SOCI 3330, Social Stratification 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SOCI 4000, Sociological Theory 3
SOCI 4870, Research Methods 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
HIST 2620, United States History from 1865* 3
Elective 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOCI 1520, Contemporary Social Problems, recommended)*, 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SOCI 3000, Marriage and the Family 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOCI 4340, Social Psychology and Behavior in the Social Environment 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies (SOCI 4160, Developing Societies,recommended)* 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. These courses are required for the major in sociology.
These are recommended for the major.