Effective September, 2017, this program was placed in abeyance status and is no longer admitting students.
Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Sociology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Critically assess, articulate, and address theoretical concepts, perspectives, and issues.
- Identify research questions, conduct research, and manage information to address social issues.
- Develop a culturally informed perspective on the role of structure and agency in our diverse social world.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in a variety of professional roles, being attentive to professional ethics.
The Master of Arts degree in Sociology is a program designed to prepare students for either continued education in a Ph.D program or employment in the field of applied sociology. To this end, students may take classes in the Traditional Track (for those students going on to a Ph.D program) or in the Applied Track (for those students entering the workforce upon completion of the MA degree).
To be accepted into this program, a student must have a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 and at least 15 hours of undergraduate sociology or related areas which must include upper-level undergraduate social theory and upper-level undergraduate social research methods. A student without the 15 semester hours in sociology or related areas may be required to complete up to 15 hours of background courses in sociology prior to enrolling in graduate theory and graduate methods courses in this program.
Eligibility for Internship must be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to beginning the practical experience.
Students are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating knowledge and skill development which is reviewed by a minimum of two graduate faculty members in Sociology to meet graduation requirements. The portfolio must receive a minimum evaluation of Acceptable prior to degree completion.
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