Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, Gerontology, and Sociology
Objectives
The department
offers programs in the areas of anthropology, archaeology,
geography, gerontology and sociology. There are
courses and course packages designed to meet the occupational, academic and
personal goals of most students. For example, a major in Sociology, which is
the study of human groups and society, can prepare a student to do graduate
work in a behavioral science such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Psychology,
Anthropology, and Political Science as well as graduate work in professional
programs such as law and ministry. It will also prepare one for numerous
occupations in the public and private sectors of the economy. The department
also offers a major in gerontology, which is interdisciplinary in nature.
Gerontology, the scientific study of the aging, is growing steadily and offers
abundant rewards in terms of meaningful job opportunities.
Mission
The
mission of the Department of Sociology is to (1) provide undergraduate students
the opportunity to develop a general understanding of anthropology, archaeology,
geography, gerontology and sociology (2) provide non-majors at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels with courses designed to meet their specific
needs, (3) assist in preparing students for subsequent educational,
occupational and life experiences, (4) expand the existing body of knowledge in
anthropology, archeology, geography, gerontology and sociology (5) provide
discipline related information to the larger community and region.
Majors and Minors in Sociology (B.A. or B.S. Degree)
First Major
This major
requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of which at least 18 must be advanced.
Required courses are SOC 137, 253, 471, 378, 379; ANT 231; and 12 additional
hours of sociology, nine of which must be advanced. Students with a first major
in sociology may choose either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
degree.
Second Major
This
second major requires a minimum of 24 semester hours of which at least 12 must
be advanced. Required courses are: SOC 137; SOC 253 or ANT 231; and SOC 378;
plus 15 additional hours in sociology, nine of which must be advanced.
Second Major with First Major in Rehabilitation
This
second major requires SOC 137; SOC 138 or SOC 253 or ANT 231; SOC 378; plus 15
hours from SOC 139, 305, 330, 331, 335, 351, 353 (or 354), 357, 362, 363, 370,
430.
Second Major with First Major in Criminal
Justice
This
second major requires SOC 137, 353, 354, 378, plus 12 additional hours of
sociology, three of which must be advanced.
Minor
A minor in Sociology requires 18
semester hours of which at least nine must be advanced. Required courses are
SOC 137; SOC 253 or ANT 231; plus 12 additional hours in sociology, nine of
which must be advanced.
Geography Majors and Minors (B.A. or B.S. Degree)
A first
major in geography (30 hours) requires a nine hour common core (GEO 130, 131
and 132) and at least one course from each of the following groups: techniques
(GEO 220, 315, 320 or 410); physical 9GEO 234, 305 or 443); human (GEO 230,
310, 365 or 439); and regional (GEO 330, 332, 344 or 450). GEO 375 may be
substituted, as appropriate. Nine additional hours of geography electives may
be selected in any combination from one or more groups. Students with a first
major in geography select either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor or
Science degree.
A second
major in geography (24 hours) requires the nine hour core, three hours from
each group, and one elective.
The minor
in geography (18 hours) requires the nine hour core plus three hours from three
of the four groups.
Suggested
Programs
Geographers
have broad interests and career goals. With that in mind, each student should
plan a course of study in consultation with a departmental adviser who
facilitates those interests and goals. Those considering graduate study should
follow a general course of study within the field of geography, should take MTH
220 and SOC 378 and 379 and should spread the required nine hours of geography
electives over three of the four groups listed above. Those considering a
professional career should concentrate the nine hours of electives in the
techniques group.
Teaching
Certification
Students
who expect to qualify for teaching certificates in Composite Social Studies
should also see the appropriate programs listed in the College of Education.
Urban
Studies Emphasis
The major
program requires a first major of 30 semester hours in geography and a second
major of 27 semester hours in political science. The student must complete GEO
220 and 439; 12 semester hours from GEO 130, 230, 310, 315, 410; and 12 hours
from appropriate courses in sociology. The requirements for the second major
include PSC 449 and 450; 12 hours from PSC 344, 345, 412, 475, and 499; three
hours of advanced political science approved by the chair; and six hours from
appropriate courses in economics (such as ECO 341, Urban Economics).
The
remaining course work, after the basic degree requirements are met, should be
selected so as to develop various urban-oriented skills such as design-illustration,
communication, computer science-statistics or business-management. For the
specific courses recommended, see the coordinator of geography.394 Stephen F.
Austin State University
A minor in geography with an urban
studies emphasis includes GEO 220, 230, and 439 plus nine hours of appropriate
courses from sociology, political science and/or economics. For the specific
courses which may apply, see the coordinator of geography.
Minor in Anthropology
This minor consists of 22 semester
hours. Required are ANT 231, 248, 251 and 12 hours from ANT 277, 350, 352, 382,
440, 441 and 477.
Minor in
Gerontology
This minor requires 21 semester
hours. Students must take SOC 137, SOC 305, SOC 370, SOC 430 and nine
additional hours selected with adviser’s approval.
Contact us:
Jerry Williams, Chairperson
Stephen F. Austin State University
Department of Sociology
Box 13047 - SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962
by phone: (936) 468-4405
by fax: (936) 468-2162