Sociology – Master of Arts: General Sociology Concentration

Program Competencies

1. Students will be expected to understand sociological theories and quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
2. Students will demonstrate application of theories and methodologies in reviewing scholarly works and in conducting original research.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

SOC 604	Proseminar	3
SOC 615	Quantitative Research for the Social Sciences	3
SOC 617	Globalization	3
SOC 650	Social Thought and Theory	3
SOC 655	Qualitative Research Methods	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Choose one of the following plans:

PLAN A (Thesis)

Completion of nine credit hours of approved graduate electives in sociology

SOC	600-level electives	9
Total Credit Hours:		9

Completion of an approved thesis (six hours).

SOC 699	Thesis	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

PLAN B (Non-thesis)

Completion of 15 credit hours of approved graduate electives in sociology

SOC	600-level electives	15
Total Credit Hours:		15

Complete a comprehensive exit examination.

Total Credit Hours: 30