The Master of Arts in Sociology

The Master of Arts in Sociology provides students with theoretical and methodological skills necessary to undertake analysis of contemporary social issues and problems. The curriculum prepares students who wish to pursue further graduate education in sociology or related fields (such as Public Policy or Criminology).

A concentration in Applied Research is available for students seeking employment with an M.A. degree. This concentration prepares students for research and other work in government, media, the non-profit sector, marketing and business, and evaluation programs.

The Department faculty have a broad range of research interests and theoretical perspectives. The department focuses on health and aging, education, and social psychology.

The M.A. program in Sociology requires 35 hours of coursework, including 21 hours of core courses in theory, methods, quantitative analysis, social institutions, and 8 hours of electives. Finally, each student completes 6 hours towards a thesis or research practicum. Please see the M.A. Handbook for complete information about the Master's in Sociology Program.

Applicants for admission must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better; an acceptable score on the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); have completed a minimum of 18 hours of undergraduate course work in the social sciences, including social theory; and demonstrated undergraduate competence in research methods and statistics.

For further information, contact Dr. Stephanie Moller, Director of the Sociology Graduate Program at 704-687-3237 or .

MA Handbook 2009
Graduate Sociological Association

Graduate School

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