Program Overview
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start terms: Fall, Spring
Location: Candelaria 2285B
Email: HSS@unco.edu
Website: unco.edu/hss/sociology
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 applied concentration program culminates in a professional research report based on the research internship experience.
Admission
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
In addition to meeting the Graduate School requirements, the following materials should be submitted to the Sociology department:
- A letter of intent including research/teaching interests and specific career
- Two letters of recommendation
Students are strongly encouraged to review the research areas of the Sociology faculty on our website and contact faculty in whose research they are interested. The student must meet with a graduate advisor during the second semester of the program to determine a course of study and pursuit of either the Thesis or Applied Concentration. Assistantships including stipends and partial tuition waivers are offered on a competitive basis each semester. Graduate application deadline to be considered for fall semester assistantships is April 1st.
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
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.
Professional Research Report
The professional research report is completed in conjunction with six SOC 691 Research Internship credit hours to be taken in 3-credit increments. In consultation with their advisor, students work with their internship site supervisor to plan and conduct a research project which culminates in a professional research report.