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Graduate Catalog 2009-2010
 
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Graduate Catalog
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Sociology
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Data Analysis Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Criminology and Deviance Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Demography Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Health and Aging Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Teaching Sociology Option
Master of Arts in Sociology. Practicum Option
Master of Arts in Sociology. Thesis Option
Sociology Courses
 
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Data Analysis Option - Department of Sociology
Program Requirements Credits
Total Credit Hours 18.0
Personal statement of approximately 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages which address the applicant's (a) interest in pursuing a graduate certificate in sociology and (b) future career plans. Three letters of recommendation. Ideally these will be from college faculty who can speak to the candidate's ability to do graduate work. For applicants returning to academics after a substantial time, letters may be considered from individuals who can speak to applicant's (a) verbal and written communication skills, (b) critical thinking skills, and other scholarly evidence which suggest a Score on GRE (General Section) or evidence of successful completion of a previous graduate program. Official transcripts from all universities or colleges at which courses have been taken. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework or the last 60 hours of coursework that may include no more than 6 hours of graduate work. Applicants who do not have the minimum 3.0 GPA may be offered conditional admission on the basis of high GRE scores, very strong letters of recommendation, and a well-written and informative personal statement. Applicants lacking core courses in sociology (social statistics and research methods) will be required to complete undergraduate courses in these areas before being admitted to the program.  
Core Courses 9.0
SOCI 500 And SOCI 503 And SOCI 560  
Option Requirements 9.0
SOCI 505 And SOCI 590 And one elective in consultation with advisor  
 
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