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Apr 26, 2024
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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Sociology MA
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Program Requirements
Two plans of study are available for students. Both options require a minimum of 31 hours. A thesis is required for the thesis option, and a project and internship are required for the nonthesis option.
Required Courses
Core courses are required for all graduate students, regardless of plan. Students who are officially admitted to the program are required to follow a sequential plan. SOCY 5000 must be taken in the first fall semester. SOCY 5024 must be taken before SOCY 5183. Students must earn a B or better in all core courses.
Plans of Study
Students must also choose one of the following options:
Thesis Option Requirements
Core course requirements 10 Hours
Five elective courses 15 Hours
Master’s thesis 6 Hours total required
Thesis Option Total: 31 Hours
Non-thesis Option Requirements
Core course requirements 10 Hours
Five elective courses 15 Hours
Internship 3 Hours
Master’s project 3 Hours
Nonthesis Option Total: 31 Hours
Elective Credit Requirements (15 semester hours for both options)
Students can take an unlimited number of sociology graduate (5000-level) seminars to fulfill their 15 elective semester hours, or a combination of the following:
- Independent study: maximum 6 semester hours
- Graduate level courses in other departments: maximum 6 semester hours
- Internship: maximum 3 semester hours
For further information about the Department of Sociology or the MA program, visit the Sociology website. |
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