Master of Arts in Sociology

This graduate degree program offers a curriculum in Sociology, leading to a Master of Arts. The design of the program focuses on students seeking advancement in the sociology -related fields. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of gerontology, cultural , political sociology other current and timely topics. Students choose from numerous major courses to focus their studies. The Sociology program provides the student with an understanding of the field .The Curriculum offers a useful educational experience and academic skills for students who wish to pursue doctoral study or possibly a research position.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Arts in Sociology also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to:
• Distinguish between the major theories of Sociology and how they impact in Society
• Analyze the various political ,psychological and other fields theories and how in influence in our understanding of Culture
• Evaluate the various definitions, objectives, and issues of Sociological Research
• Critically examine Sociology cases, determine their cultural, social, and economic impact.
• Apply the concepts of professional and ethical behavior within the sociology field

Degree Program Requirements Core Courses (18 credits ) (6 Courses)
SCOM 504 Logic of Inquiry
SCOS 504 Research Methods: Applied Data Analysis.
SCOS 590 Statistical Methods of Analysis I
SCOS 591 Statistical Methods of Analysis II
SCOT 502 Contemporary Sociological Theories
SCOT 503 Sociological Theories

Major Courses (15 credits )
Choose five (5) courses from the list below:
SCOA 501 Socialization Through the Life Cycle
SCOA 502 Adult Development and Aging
SCOC 501 Transitions and Transformation in Eastern Europe and China .
SCOC 502 Social Science Workshop on Contemporary China.(6 hours )
SCOC 503 Topics in Contemporary Chinese Society. .
SCOC 504 Poverty and Social Welfare
SCOC 505 Sociology of Culture
SCOC 507 Cultural Sociology. .
SCOG 501 Work and Gender.
SCOG 502 Sociology of Gender
SCOM 501 Medical Sociology .
SCOM 503 Field Methods
SCOS 502 Qualitative Methods in Social Research
SCOS 503 Research Methods: Design and Data Collection.
SCOM 505 Advanced Methods of Ethnographic Field Research.
SCOM 506 Comparative and Historical Methods. .
SOCP 501 Colonialism and Empire.
SOCP 502 Current Debates in Political Sociology. . .
SOCP 505 Political Sociology
SOCR 502 Religious Nationalism.
SOCR 503 Sociology of Religion
SCOS 502 Sociology of Deviance and Control
SCOS 503 Analysis of Social Structure. . .
SCOS 505 Inequality and Society
SCOS 506 Organizations and Organizational Change
SCOS 507 Social Stratification .
SCOS 509 Theories of Social Change . . .
SCOZ 503 Demography
SCOZ 504 Economic Sociology.
SCOZ 505 Knowledge in Society.
SCOZ 507 Sociology of the Arts: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives.
SCOZ 509 Social Processes.
SCOZ 512 The Urban Metropolis

Graduate Electives (3 credits ) One Course
Select one course to meet required, core, or major requirements.

End of Program Requirement - Comprehensive Exam 0r Seminar
SCOZ 700 - Comprehensive exam [3 credits ] - Taken once all other requirements have been met unless thesis is taken.
SCOZ 791 - Master’s Seminar in Sociology [3 credits ] - The Seminar will satisfy the Elective requirement

Total Hours: 39 credits