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Graduate Catalog 2009-2010
 
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College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Sociology
Master of Arts in Sociology. Thesis Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Criminology and Deviance Option
Graduate Certificate in Applied Sociology. Data Analysis 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
Sociology Courses
 
Master of Arts in Sociology. Thesis Option - Department of Sociology
Program Requirements Credits
Total Credit Hours 36.0
Personal statement of approximately 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages which address the applicant's (a) interest in pursuing a graduate degree 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 Curriculum 12.0
SOCI 503 And SOCI 505 And SOCI 560 And SOCI 590 And SOCI 695 And SOCI 696  
Free Electives 6.0
Must be chosen from 500- and 600-level courses in Sociology or other programs (including transferred credits from other universities in consultation with advisor.  
Sociology Electives 12.0
SOCI 500 will serve as elective credit. All electives must be sociology (SOCI prefix) courses, at least one of which must be at the 600-level.  
Required Course
SOCI 500 Required for students with undergraduate degree other than sociology.  
Final Project 6.0
Thesis SOCI 695 And SOCI 696  
 
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