Sociology, A.S.

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Division Chair: Dr. Melissa Fulgham (mfulgham@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8253; Faculty Advisor: Carmen Shurtleff (cshurtleff@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8307

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in psychology. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

CIP: 45.1101

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

Choose one course from the following:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.
MATH 1316 - College Trigonometry 3 credit hours.
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours. (preferred)

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
Additional 2 hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours. (preferred)
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours. (preferred)
DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - History of the Theater I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

American History

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. (preferred)
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. (preferred)
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.

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Sociology, A.S.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

Mathematics

Life and Physical Sciences

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Creative Arts

American History

Government/Political Science

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Component Area Option (CAO) A

Component Area Option (CAO) B

Sociology Concentration

Other Degree Requirements

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours