It offers a high level of student-faculty interaction and the opportunity to participate in supervised research. The Master's program offers a full range of sociological specialties and a broad sociological background. It is primarily intended to prepare students desiring to continue into PhD programs. However, it is also appropriate for students who want to work in areas of applied research. The PhD program offers specialized training in community organization, societal change and development, social demography and criminology.
All students take core courses in sociological theory and research methods.
Graduates will be prepared for academic teaching and research as well as for applied social research careers.