Graduate Program

Philip Q. Yang, Ph.D, Graduate Program Director
CFO 303
Phone: 940-898-2054
pyang@mail.twu.edu

The Department of Sociology and Social Work offers a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Sociology.  Graduates are prepared for rewarding careers as teachers in colleges and universities as well as researchers and sociologists for business and government. While the program emphasizes basic methods and theory, it also offers students a broad selection of courses which apply to many professional fields where an advanced knowledge of research methods and sociological theory is important. Opportunities continue to expand for the graduate who can apply his or her knowledge to enhance the well-being of people in today's technological society. For information about the M.A. and PhD degrees offered or certifications available through the department, click on the appropriate links above.  

TWU is a member of the Federation of North Texas Area Universities.  The Federation of North Texas Area Universities includes Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman's University, and the University of North Texas. Together these universities form a network that offers graduate students access to their combined facilities including faculty, libraries, and computer services. For more information about The Federation visit The Federation of North Texas Area Universities. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in sociology is granted by both Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas. Students enrolled at either university may complete a portion of their graduate work at the other university. The degree is conferred by the university to which the student was admitted. All graduate applicants must use the Texas Common Application