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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 604Proseminar

3
SOC 615Quantitative Research Methods

3
SOC 617Globalization

3
SOC 650Social Thought and Theory

3
SOC 655Qualitative 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 699Thesis

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