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Sociology (M.A.)

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must provide:

  1. Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least two should be from university or college faculty members).
  2. Statement of Interest (this should describe applicant’s reasons for graduate study in Sociology, proposed areas of study, and career goals).
  3. 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

SOC 6280Social Statistics3
SOC 7200Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research3
SOC 7260Qualitative Sociology3
SOC 7030Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology1
SOC 7050Comparative Schools of Sociological Theory3
SOC 7999Master's Essay3
Electives15
Total Credits31

Plan C

SOC 6280Social Statistics3
SOC 7200Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research3
SOC 7260Qualitative Sociology3
SOC 7030Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology1
SOC 7050Comparative Schools of Sociological Theory3
Electives18
Total Credits31

Applied Sociological Research Methodology Concentration

Plan B

SOC 6280Social Statistics3
SOC 7200Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research3
SOC 7000Internship in Applied Sociology3
SOC 7260Qualitative Sociology3
SOC 7290Advanced Social Statistics3
SOC 7500Advanced Qualitative Methods3
SOC 7030Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology1
SOC 7999Master's Essay3
Elective9
Total Credits31

Applied Sociological Research Methodology Concentration

Plan C

SOC 6280Social Statistics3
SOC 7200Advanced Survey of Approaches and Techniques of Social Research3
SOC 7000Internship in Applied Sociology3
SOC 7260Qualitative Sociology3
SOC 7290Advanced Social Statistics3
SOC 7500Advanced Qualitative Methods3
SOC 7030Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology1
Elective12
Total Credits31
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