Sociology, MA

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SOC 588)

Required Core (6 credit hours)
SOC 585 Sociological Theory (3)
SOC 586 or FAS 586 Masters Professional Development (3)

Electives (15 credit hours)
diversity course (3)
other elective coursework (12)

Other Requirements (6 credit hours)
SOC 500 Research Methods (3)
SOC 501 Social Statistics (3)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
SOC 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3) OR FAS 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3)

Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. The diversity course and other elective coursework are chosen with approval by the academic advisor. SOC 500 and SOC 501 may be replaced by equivalent courses with approval by the academic advisor.

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

1. graduate admission application and application fee
2. official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
3. current resume or curriculum vitae
4. a personal statement of goals relevant to the master's degree program
5. two letters of recommendation from academic or professional backgrounds
6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

The personal statement must be four to five pages long, double-spaced, and it should address the applicant's professional goals, their strengths for success in the program, and any relevant professional experience or responsibilities they have completed.

Letters of recommendation must be from at least two individuals with a professional or academic background and connection to the applicant. Family members and friends do not meet this criterion. Letters of recommendation are to be received electronically.

Applicants should see the program website for application deadlines and admission terms.