Sociology M.A. – Thesis Concentration

Program Overview

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start terms: Fall, Spring

Location: Candelaria 2285B

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 concentration program culminates in a thesis research project.

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. The thesis requires six SOC 699 credit hours to be taken in 3-credit increments. Completion of the thesis also requires oral defenses of the proposal and the final draft before a faculty committee.

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

SOC 539	Seminar in Sociological Practice	3
SOC 552	Applied Social Theory	3
SOC 597	Special Topics in Inequality	3
SOC 660	Applied Social Research	3
SOC 699	Thesis	1- 6

SOC 699: Take 6 credits

Take one of the following (both preferred):

SOC 562	Social Statistics	3
SOC 563	Qualitative Methods	3

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.