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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology (MA)

Requirements For The Degrees

All new students are required to take a non-credit one-hour pro-seminar.

1) M.A. in Sociology With Thesis Option

One course from the following:

5 elective courses

5 elective courses from at least two different substantive areas to assure breadth in substantive areas of sociology. Substantive areas include: Race, Gender, Disasters and the Environment, Criminology, Law and Society, Deviance, Theory, and Research Methods.

2) M.A. in Sociology With Master’s Examination Option

If a student chooses not to pursue a thesis, they can complete the M.A. in Sociology with a Master’s Examination Option. However, this is for a terminal M.A. only.

One course from the following:

6 elective courses

6 elective courses from at least two different substantive areas to assure breadth in substantive areas of sociology. Substantive areas include: Race, Gender, Disasters and the Environment, Criminology, Law and Society, Deviance, Theory, and Research Methods.

Last Revised 2015-2016 Academic Year