MA Sociology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Master of Arts program in sociology, you receive advanced training as you prepare for applied careers in sociology. You learn to use sociological knowledge and research methods to address real-world challenges in diverse professional settings.

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SOC 588) Required Core (6 credit hours) SOC 585 Sociological Theory (3) SOC 586 or FAS 586 Masters Professional Development (3) Electives (15 credit hours) diversity course (3) other elective coursework (12) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) SOC 500 Research Methods (3) SOC 501 Social Statistics (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) SOC 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3) or FAS 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3) Additional Curriculum Information Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives.

Career pathways

Professionals with expertise in research methodologies and data analysis coupled with an understanding of social and cultural issues and social change are sought-after in areas such as human services, human resources, education, public policy and community service in the social service, business and nonprofit sectors. Career examples: advocate or mediator, case manager or social worker, community health worker or nonclinical health care staff, educator or sociology instructor, outreach coordinator or volunteer coordinator, probation officer, program manager, research coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework current resume or curriculum vitae a personal statement of goals relevant to the program two letters of recommendation (academic or professional) proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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