文学硕士 - 社会学

专业介绍

The graduate program in Sociology enables students to study sociological principles, methods of inquiry, and analysis of sociological findings in areas of current interest. Training at the master’s level in sociology is applicable to employment in such areas as urban planning, public and private administration, marketing, research, health and welfare services, youth services, law enforcement, corrections services, community organizations, and education. The MA in Sociology can also serve as preparation for entry into PhD programs and further professional training.

A limited number of assistantships are available to graduate students. Additional information is available upon written or e-mail request to the chair or graduate program director of the Department of Sociology. ​

Learning Outcomes

​Students will be able to:

• Describe theories and concepts of the field and recognize their role in empirical research.
• Apply understanding of terminology, research strategies, and qualitative and quantitative data production and analysis techniques to read critically research in the discipline.
• Plan a research project, develop it through research activities, and produce a finished report in writing or another appropriate medium such as film or photo-documentation.
• Identify ethical issues associated with human subjects/participant protection.
• Understand the urban setting as a key context for modern social processes at the local, national, and global level.

费用与学制

学制（月）

24

学费

25216.0 USD

申请费

75.0 USD