MA in Sociology Postgraduate Programme By University of North Texas |TopUniversities

MA in Sociology

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This program is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of a variety of substantive areas in sociology, and to help them develop themselves as professional researchers. Students have opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects in areas such as gender, race and ethnicity, globalization studies, urbanization and development, demography, aging, work and organizations, marriage and family, and environmental sociology. The degree has two options - thesis and non-thesis option. Thesis option: Students who plan to pursue the Ph.D. after completing the Master's degree are strongly encouraged to write a masters thesis. With this option, students are required to complete the core courses and an additional 15 hours of substantive courses, and must write and successfully defend a thesis. Non-thesis: Students to take this option must complete a total of 30 hours of courses (the three core courses and 21 additional credit-hours) and must pass a comprehensive exam designed by their advisory committee at the end of the program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This program is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of a variety of substantive areas in sociology, and to help them develop themselves as professional researchers. Students have opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects in areas such as gender, race and ethnicity, globalization studies, urbanization and development, demography, aging, work and organizations, marriage and family, and environmental sociology. The degree has two options - thesis and non-thesis option. Thesis option: Students who plan to pursue the Ph.D. after completing the Master's degree are strongly encouraged to write a masters thesis. With this option, students are required to complete the core courses and an additional 15 hours of substantive courses, and must write and successfully defend a thesis. Non-thesis: Students to take this option must complete a total of 30 hours of courses (the three core courses and 21 additional credit-hours) and must pass a comprehensive exam designed by their advisory committee at the end of the program.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Students must have a minimum score of 550 in paper based TOEFL and CAE score should be B or higher.

Jan-2000

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