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.
Social Sciences B.S. - Recommended Four-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
| GEOG 1313 | World Regional Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1303] | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| ANTH 2346 | Introduction to Anthropology [TCCN: ANTH 2346] | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| SOCI 1306 | Contemporary Social Problems [TCCN: SOCI 1306] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| GEOG 1301 | Physical Geography [TCCN: GEOG 1301] | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| ANTH 3330 | Cultural Anthropology | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| | Human Expression (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Junior Year
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| GEOG 4325 | Latin American Geography | |
| ANTH 3380 | Physical Anthropology | |
| SOCI 3302 | Deviant Behavior and Social Impact | |
| | Minor 3 Course (3 hrs.) | |
| | Minor 4 Course (3 hrs.) | |
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| ANTH 4320 | Ancient Civilizations of America | |
| or | |
| SOCI 3321 | Multi-Cultural Studies | |
| or | |
| GEOG 3325 | North American Geography | |
| | Minor 1 Course (3 hrs.) | |
| | Minor 2 Course (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Senior Year
Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
| ANTH 4330 | Origins of Humanity and Civilization | |
| or | |
| GEOG 4340 | Human-Environment Interaction | |
| or | |
| SOCI 3321 | Multi-Cultural Studies | |
| | Minor 5 Course (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
| ANTH 4320 | Ancient Civilizations of America | |
| or | |
| GEOG 4360 | Cartography and Remote Sensing | |
| or | |
| SOCI 4360 | Topics in the Sociology of Institutions | |
| | Minor 6 Course (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
| | General Elective (3 hrs.) | |
NOTE: Students choose an emphasis in Sociology, Anthropology or Geography and will take courses in those fields