Social Sciences B.A./ B.S.
Total Semester Credit Hours=120
The Social Sciences major merges the methods and knowledge of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology into a multimethodological major. Our students receive strong training and are prepared to be successful in graduate programs in each of the 3 fields. Graduates are also able to bring Social Sciences methods and knowledge into a broad spectrum of careers.
Degree Requirements
Students must earn a "C" or better in courses for major.
University Core Curriculum "C" or better in each course (42 hrs.)
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in upper division courses in Sociology, Anthropology and Geography.
A minimum of 36 semester hours in Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography, including:
Required Core Courses--9 hours
ANTH 2346 | Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346] | |
GEOG 1313 | World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303] | |
SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
Required Methods Course - 3 hours of one of the courses listed below
15 Additional Hours (must take at least one from each specialization):
Anthropology
Geography
Sociology
Social Sciences electives:
A minimum of 9 additional hours in area of specialization (ANTH, GEOG, or SOCI)
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences will require 12 hours of a foreign language.
Courses from other institutions may be substituted for courses in Sociology, Anthropology and Geography only with approval of the program director.
Twenty-one hours in these fields must be earned at UT Tyler.
At least twenty four hours of upper division courses in major required
A minor of at least 18 hours, chosen in consultation with an advisor in the minor discipline.
A student with a Social Science major may NOT also minor in Sociology, Geography or Anthropology.
Electives to complete 120 hours for the baccalaureate degree.
Recommended 4-Year Course Sequence
Social Sciences BA with and emphasis in Anthropology
Social Sciences BS with and emphasis in Anthropology
Social Sciences BA with and emphasis in Geography
Social Sciences BS with and emphasis in Geography
Social Sciences BA with and emphasis in Sociology
Social Sciences BS with and emphasis in Sociology