Sociology (MA)
Description
Sociology is the systematic study of human social life. The M.A. program includes seminars and training in research and professional development, and prepares students for future careers as professionals in the social sciences. Graduates have gone on to enter Ph.D. programs in sociology, to teach in community colleges and universities, and to work as researchers in both the private and public sectors.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 33
Course Requirements
The master's degree (thesis option) requires 27 semester hours of graduate course work and a minimum of 6 hours of thesis credit (33 hours total). The 27 course hours must include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY 5010 | Statistics | 3 |
| SOCY 5030 | Social Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCY 6010 | Studies in Social Theory | 3 |
| SOCY 6350 | Teaching Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY 6211 & SOCY 6222 | Professional Development I and Professional Development II | 2 |
| SOCY 6230 | Collaborative Research Seminar | 1 |
The master’s degree (nonthesis option) requires 27 semester hours of graduate course work and a minimum of 6 hours of thesis credit or internship credit (33 hours total). The 27 course hours must include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY 5010 | Statistics | 3 |
| SOCY 5030 | Social Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCY 6010 | Studies in Social Theory | 3 |
| SOCY 6350 | Teaching Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY 6211 & SOCY 6222 | Professional Development I and Professional Development II | 2 |
| SOCY 6230 | Collaborative Research Seminar | 1 |