- Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
- Major in Sociology and Anthropology (BA)
- Minor in Anthropology
- Minor in Sociology
- Anthropology Course Descriptions
- Sociology Course Descriptions
Associates Degree in Social Behavioral Sciences (AA)
The associate of arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences includes courses in general education and in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Women’s Studies, constituting a total two-year curriculum. The intent of this program is to provide a foundation that allows for the completion of a Bachelors of Arts degree in approximately two years.
Required courses: 25 credit hours
MATH 145 Intro to Statistics (3) (counts toward core requirements)
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSY 101 Psychology and Society (3)
ANTH 102 Intro to Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
PSY 301 or SOC/ANTH 330 Research Methods (3)
Electives: 12 credits in social and behavioral sciences (12)
Major Total: 25 credit hours
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended Core: 5 credit hours
Total for Degree: 65 credit hours*
*Total units for the degree may exceed 65 credit hours if proficiency courses are required. The University requires a minimum of 65 credit hours for this degree.
Major in Sociology and Anthropology (BA)
Required core: 22 credit hours
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology (3)
ANTH 102 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
OR
ANTH 103 Introduction to Physical Anthropology/ Archaeology (3)
SOC/ANTH 300 Sociocultural Theory (3)
SOC/ANTH 330 Research Methods Social Relations (3)
SOC/ANTH 4XX 400 level elective (3)
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 274 Indian Cultures of North America (3)
ANTH 374 Indian Cultures of Central America (3)
ANTH 474 Contemporary Indian Issues (3)
ANTH 476 Indians of the Greater Southwest (3)
ANTH 477 The Hispanic Southwest (3)
Choose one course from the following:
SOC 323 Deviant Behavior (3)
SOC 429 Gender, Society, and Culture (3)
SOC 412 Social Stratification (3)
SOC 427 Criminology (3)
SOC 431 Political Sociology (3)
SOC 493 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
SOC/ANTH core: 21 credit hours
Emphasis: 21 credit hours minimum*
Minor: 20 credit hours minimum
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended core: 5 credit hours
Proficiency/Electives to 120: 17 credit hours*
Total for degree: 120 credit hours
*An emphasis is required (see below). A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. Additional credit hours may be required to meet the 120-credit degree requirement if proficiency or other required courses are waived for content only. The University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.
Students must choose an emphasis from the following list to complete the major:
Concentration in American Indian Studies
Required courses: 12 credit hours
ANTH 274 Indian Cultures of North America (3)
ANTH 374 Indian Cultures of Central America (3)
ANTH 474 Contemporary Indian Issues (3)
ANTH 476 Indians of the Southwest (3)
Electives: 9 credit hours
Select in consultation with your adviser.
Emphasis Total: 21 credit hours
Major Total: 43 credit hours
Minor: 20 credit hours minimum
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended core: 5 credit hours?
Proficiency/Electives to 120: 17 credit hours*
Total for degree: 120 credit hours
*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. Additional credit hours may be required to meet the 120-credit degree requirement if proficiency or other required courses are waived for content only. The University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.
Concentration in Anthropology
Required courses: 9 credit hours
Select one course from each of the following categories:
Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
ANTH 103 Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (3)
ANTH 410 Method and Theory in Archaeology (3)
Social Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 102 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 415 Development & Sociocultural Change (3)
ANTH 422 Magic, Witchcraft, and Healing (3)
ANTH 461 Communication and Culture (3)
Applied Anthropology
ANTH 442 Forensic Anthropology and Osteology (4)
ANTH 480 Issues Applied Anthropology (3)
ANTH 481 Cultural Resource Management (3)
SOC/ANTH 456 U.S.-Mexico Immigration: Border Issues (3)
Electives: 12 credit hours
Select in consultation with your adviser.
Emphasis Total: 21 credit hours
Major Total: 43 credit hours
Minor: 20 credit hours minimum
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended core: 5 credit hours
Proficiency/Electives to 120: 17 credit hours*
Total for degree: 120 credit hours
*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. Additional credit hours may be required to meet the 120-credit degree requirement if proficiency or other required courses are waived for content only. The University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.
Concentration in Criminology
Required courses: 25 credit hours
SOC 231 Criminal Justice System (3)
SOC 427 Criminology (3)
SOC 428 Comparative Systems of Social Control (3)
SOC 430 Applied Social Research and Data Analysis (4)
SOC 498 Field Experience (1-4)
Select three courses in consultation with your adviser:
SOC 283 Social Problems (3)
SOC 323 Deviant Behavior (3)
SOC 327 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (3)
SOC 329 Institutional Corrections (3)
POLS XXX Law Elective (3)
ANTH 442 Forensic Anthropology and Osteology (4)
ANTH 461 Communication and Culture (3)
Emphasis Total: 25 credit hours
Major Total: 47 credit hours
Minor: 20 credit hours minimum
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended core: 5 credit hours
Proficiency/Electives to 120: 13 credit hours*
Total for degree: 120 credit hours
*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. Additional credit hours may be required to meet the 120-credit degree requirement if proficiency or other required courses are waived for content only. The University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.
Concentration Sociology Emphasis
Required courses: 13 credit hours
SOC 283 Social Problems (3)
SOC 412 Social Stratification (3)
SOC 430 Applied Social Research and Data Analysis (4)
SOC 493 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Electives: 9 credit hours
Select in consultation with your adviser.
Emphasis Total: 22 credit hours
Major Total: 44 credit hours
Minor: 20 credit hours minimum
Core Total: 35 credit hours
Extended core: 5 credit hours
Proficiency/Electives to 120: 16 credit hours*
Total for degree: 120 credit hours
*A minor is required. The number of electives to reach the degree total of 120 credit hours will vary by the number of credit hours required by the minor. Additional credit hours may be required to meet the 120-credit degree requirement if proficiency or other required courses are waived for content only. The University requires a minimum of 45 upper-division units for the degree.
Minor in Anthropology
Required courses: 9 credit hours
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology (3)
ANTH102 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
SOC/ANTH 300 Sociocultural Theory (3)
Electives: 12 credit hours
Select in consultation with your adviser
Minor Total: 21 credit hours
Minor in Sociology
Required courses: 9 credit hours
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology (3)
ANTH 102 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
SOC 300 Sociocultural Theory (3)
Electives: 12 credit hours
Select in consultation with your adviser
Minor Total: 21 credit hours
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This program is under the College of Arts and Sciences