Master of Arts in Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts degree in sociology and participates in a graduate program leading to the Ph.D. degree in social psychology. The M.A. program provides rigorous training in advanced sociological theory and a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Graduates with M.A. degrees in sociology are prepared for a variety of careers in applied research or social services and for Ph.D.-level study of sociology or social psychology.
In addition to courses on theory and research methods, the department offers numerous courses covering a variety of substantive areas in sociology. These courses are studied at two different levels:
Theoretical understanding of major social issues through critical analysis, Practical application of research skills through training in statistics and research methods
Students should be able to discuss the concepts and theories that allow the integration of knowledge attained in various subfields of sociology.
Students should be able to apply successfully to doctoral programs in sociology in any university in the United States or elsewhere.
Students should be able to find employment in their area of specialization in public or private settings (such as in government, a research institute, or a non-profit organization).
Students who graduate with an M.A. degree in Sociology will have skills and experience in conducting original research.

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