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:

SOCI 606 - Qualitative Methodology (3cr.)
SOCI 614 - Advanced Data Analysis (3cr.)
SOCI 625 - Advanced Social Statistics (3cr.)
PSYC 878 - Hierarchical Linear Modeling (3cr.)
Another course approved by the department methods comprehensive exam committee.

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.

SOCI 869 - Master’s Thesis (1 to 6cr.)

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:

SOCI 606 - Qualitative Methodology (3cr.)
SOCI 614 - Advanced Data Analysis (3cr.)
SOCI 625 - Advanced Social Statistics (3cr.)
PSYC 878 - Hierarchical Linear Modeling (3cr.)
Another course approved by the department methods comprehensive exam committee.

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.

Sociology (MA)

Requirements For The Degrees

1) M.A. in Sociology With Thesis Option

One course from the following:

5 elective courses

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

One course from the following:

6 elective courses

Last Revised 2015-2016 Academic Year