Sociology, M.A. or M.S.

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Objective

The Masters of Arts/Science degree program in Sociology is designed to provide options for persons seeking competencies in Sociology, which can be readily applied to their work situations, as well as for persons wishing to follow an academic track, which offers rigorous training in research as preparation for teaching and/or the pursuit of doctoral studies.

Admission

For unconditional admission, in addition to earning a minimum cumulative undergraduate academic average of 3.0, applicants must also have earned 3 credits in statistics and 9 credits in sociology and a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. in the major.

For conditional admission, in addition to earning a minimum cumulative undergraduate academic average of 2.5, preference is shown for applicants who have earned at least 3 credits in sociological theory, 3 credits in social research methods, 3 credits in statistics, and 6 other credits in sociology and a 2.5 G.PA. in the major area. Students admitted conditionally must successfully complete the core courses, excluding Thesis Seminar, within the first 18 hours of study.

General Requirements

Candidates for the M.A. degree must earn a minimum of 31-credit hours and submit an approved thesis.
Candidates for the M.S. degree must earn a minimum of 34-credit hours and pass a written comprehensive examination.

Note

(The written comprehensive examination cannot be taken until the following core courses have been completed: SOCI 510 , SOCI 511 , SOCI 520 , and SOCI 521 .)

Program of Study

Master of Arts

Core Program

(Required of all students)

SOCI 500 - Proseminar in Sociology 1 Credits
SOCI 510 - Statistics 3 Credits
SOCI 511 - Classical Sociological Theory 3 Credits
SOCI 520 - Techniques of Social Research 3 Credits
SOCI 521 - Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 Credits

Electives in Sociology

(15 hours required)

Course work outside of the Department may only be taken with Departmental approval and must supplement and support the program so as to constitute a unified program of study.

Master of Science

Core Program

(Required of all students)

SOCI 500 - Proseminar in Sociology 1 Credits
SOCI 510 - Statistics 3 Credits
SOCI 511 - Classical Sociological Theory 3 Credits
SOCI 520 - Techniques of Social Research 3 Credits
SOCI 521 - Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 Credits
SOCI 570 - Seminar in Applied Sociology 3 Credits

Electives

(18 hours required)

Course work outside of the Department may only be taken with departmental approval and must supplement and support the program so as to constitute a verified program of study.