About the Master of Arts Program in Sociology
The Master of Arts program in sociology is designed to train graduate students in theory, methods, and statistics for the analysis of social phenomena. Students are prepared for a variety of careers, as well as for further graduate study in sociology.
Admission to the M.A. Program
Admission to the sociology masters program requires a bachelor's degree in sociology or its equivalent, a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and on all graduate work, along with a personal statement (2-3 pages) of interest and two letters of recommendation. Students without a bachelor's degree in sociology will be considered if the admission committee believes that the student shows academic promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about the M.A. program.
Master's Degrees Awarded
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