Schools, Society and Violence [M.A.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, and Teacher Education Departments offer this interdisciplinary master’s degree for students who want to pursue advanced studies in conflict, crime, and cooperation in the school context. Students will understand theoretical concepts, methodological techniques, and the application of substantive interdisciplinary knowledge, enabling them to analyze, understand and effectively intervene to reduce harmful relational and institutional practices in school settings. Essential dimensions of the program include a thesis or non-thesis requirement through which students demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply relevant knowledge to address a particular dimension of the problem of school violence.

Objectives

Program graduates will be able to demonstrate:

  1. Through written and oral forms, the ability to analyze complex problems associated with school violence;
  2. An understanding of the larger social, historical, economic, and ideological context producing violent social relations within schools;
  3. Competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods; and
  4. The ability to create positive solutions to school violence.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, and Teacher Education Departments offer this interdisciplinary master’s degree for students who want to pursue advanced studies in conflict, crime, and cooperation in the school context. Students will understand theoretical concepts, methodological techniques, and the application of substantive interdisciplinary knowledge, enabling them to analyze, understand and effectively intervene to reduce harmful relational and institutional practices in school settings. Essential dimensions of the program include a thesis or non-thesis requirement through which students demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply relevant knowledge to address a particular dimension of the problem of school violence.

Objectives

Program graduates will be able to demonstrate:

  1. Through written and oral forms, the ability to analyze complex problems associated with school violence;
  2. An understanding of the larger social, historical, economic, and ideological context producing violent social relations within schools;
  3. Competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods; and
  4. The ability to create positive solutions to school violence.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Submit a letter of interest describing the applicant’s career goals and reasons for pursuing this master’s degree
  • Submit two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s professional commitment, experience, and potential

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