Sociology (M.A.)
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must provide:
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least two should be from university or college faculty members).
- Statement of Interest (this should describe applicant’s reasons for graduate study in Sociology, proposed areas of study, and career goals).
- Academic or professional writing sample.
Please note that the Sociology Department does not require GRE scores for applicants.
Program Requirements
The Master of Arts degree with a major in Sociology requires a minimum of 31 credits. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The program is offered as Plan B (essay) or Plan C (coursework). Students have the option of following the curriculum for a concentration in Applied Sociological Research Methodology (see requirements below).
Plan B
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC 6280 | Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7200 | Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research | 3 |
SOC 7260 | Qualitative Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7030 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology | 1 |
SOC 7050 | Comparative Schools of Sociological Theory | 3 |
SOC 7999 | Master's Essay | 3 |
Electives | 15 | |
Total Credits | 31 |
Plan C
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC 6280 | Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7200 | Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research | 3 |
SOC 7260 | Qualitative Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7030 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology | 1 |
SOC 7050 | Comparative Schools of Sociological Theory | 3 |
Electives | 18 | |
Total Credits | 31 |
Applied Sociological Research Methodology Concentration
Plan B
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC 6280 | Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7200 | Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research | 3 |
SOC 7000 | Internship in Applied Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7260 | Qualitative Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7290 | Advanced Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7500 | Advanced Qualitative Methods | 3 |
SOC 7030 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology | 1 |
SOC 7999 | Master's Essay | 3 |
Elective | 9 | |
Total Credits | 31 |
Applied Sociological Research Methodology Concentration
Plan C
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC 6280 | Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7200 | Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research | 3 |
SOC 7000 | Internship in Applied Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7260 | Qualitative Sociology | 3 |
SOC 7290 | Advanced Social Statistics | 3 |
SOC 7500 | Advanced Qualitative Methods | 3 |
SOC 7030 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology | 1 |
Elective | 12 | |
Total Credits | 31 |