MA in Sociology Postgraduate Programme By George Mason University |TopUniversities

MA in Sociology

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Students pursuing an MA in sociology may choose a specialization in either institutions and inequality, or sociology of globalization. Under the larger framework of these specializations, students may pursue studies in a wide range of areas of sociological inquiry. Faculty in our program have research specializations in culture (including music, art, new media, and consumption); family, youth and aging; gender; globalization; immigration and migration; political economy, development and economic sociology; political sociology and social movements; race/ethnicity; religion; sociological theory; and urban sociology. Designed as a small and selective graduate program, the MA enables students to enjoy the benefits of a personal mentoring experience as they gain skills in both basic and applied research. The program is also strongly connected to various nonprofit and community groups, providing ample opportunity for research, internships, and employment in various occupations. In addition to required and elective course work, students are required to complete a master’s thesis or a master’s capstone paper to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Students pursuing an MA in sociology may choose a specialization in either institutions and inequality, or sociology of globalization. Under the larger framework of these specializations, students may pursue studies in a wide range of areas of sociological inquiry. Faculty in our program have research specializations in culture (including music, art, new media, and consumption); family, youth and aging; gender; globalization; immigration and migration; political economy, development and economic sociology; political sociology and social movements; race/ethnicity; religion; sociological theory; and urban sociology. Designed as a small and selective graduate program, the MA enables students to enjoy the benefits of a personal mentoring experience as they gain skills in both basic and applied research. The program is also strongly connected to various nonprofit and community groups, providing ample opportunity for research, internships, and employment in various occupations. In addition to required and elective course work, students are required to complete a master’s thesis or a master’s capstone paper to demonstrate their ability to carry out independent research.

Admission Requirements

7+
120+
88+
67+
Other English Language requirements: Students are required to have paper-based TOEFL of 570 and 230 on the computer-based TOEFL ; overall band score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English.

Jan-2000

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