MA Sociology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Sociology is a terminal master's offered by a nationally ranked department, with graduate training informed by a global perspective on sociological methods and theories. Several students per year receive the terminal master's, most going on to PhD programmes at other universities and a few entering government service, business or applied research.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Sociology | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Six designated courses (Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory; Multivariate Statistics, Multivariate Regression Techniques, and Logic and Practice of Sociology; Global Sociology) plus four electives, totalling 30 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students also write a theoretical/empirical research paper evaluated by two faculty members.

Career pathways

Most graduates proceed to PhD programmes at other universities; a few enter government service, business or applied research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with transcripts; undergraduate statistics course; undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above; TOEFL or IELTS if native language is not English (not required for degrees from English-instruction institutions); three strong recommendations from former instructors; acceptance by the department and the Graduate School.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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