Master of Science Degree in Sociology The Master of Science degree in Sociology is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary to enter the professional workforce as sociologists or to pursue further study at the doctoral level. Graduates will have the opportunity to acquire a knowledge base in sociological theory and methods, and in growing areas of community concern, such as health, aging, civil-military relations, socioeconomic development, gender issues, substance abuse, and race and ethnic relations. Graduates should have the necessary skills to define social issues and problems, select and employ relevant data collection techniques, perform appropriate analyses, develop statistical reports, and undertake social policy analyses for business, industry, or government organizations. Two university-wide student computing centers offer access to varied mainframe and personal computer software and internet sources that support quantitative and qualitative research activities. Faculty and students collaborate with the Hispanic Research Center , the Center for the Study of Women and Gender , the Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute , and other programs.
Internships provide applied experience and an opportunity to network with potential employers.
Alumni The degree prepares students for careers in varied organizationl settings where sociological insights and analyses are relevant. The program is excellent preparation for doctoral study. There is no minimum GRE score below which applicants will be automatically disqualified. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered for conditional admission. An applicant not eligible for either unconditional or conditional admission may be recommended for admission as a special graduate student.