Sociology M.A. — Thesis Emphasis
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
See “Sociology M.A.”
The master’s program in Sociology emphasizes the application of sociological theory and research methods to various social problems experienced by groups, communities, organizations, schools, and governmental bodies. The thesis emphasis program culminates in a thesis research project.
Degree Requirements
Required Sociology Credits — 21 credits
Take one of the following (both preferred):
Elective Credits — 9 credits
Elective credits may be any 500 or 600 level courses in Sociology.
Thesis
The thesis requires six SOC 699 credit hours to be taken in 3-credit increments. Completion of the thesis requires oral defenses of the proposal and the final draft before a faculty committee. Students who are interested in conducting a thesis project must consult their advisor and apply for this option to the Sociology graduate faculty during their second semester of study.