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MA Sociology at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a master of arts and a doctor of philosophy degree program in both sociology and criminology. The primary focus is preparation of next generation of sociologists and criminologists by emphasizing systematic training in theory and research methodology as well as teaching. The department includes full-time distinguished faculty from the disciplines of sociology, philosophy, law, political science, criminology, history and criminal justice, allowing students to work closely with faculty while preserving a reasonable breadth of interests. Not currently admitting applicants per the programme page.

Department: Sociology and Criminal Justice  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: FALL: January 3: Final deadline to apply  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Concentrations/specializations: Criminology; Disasters and the Environment; Law and Society; Sociology of Health; Sociological Theory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Pursue a graduate degree in Sociology or Criminology master of arts and doctor of philosophy degree programs in both sociology and criminology . Since 1986, the program has been preparing the next generation of sociologists and criminologists with systematic training in theory and research methodology as well as teaching. The advanced education degrees are intended for persons interested in careers in academia, public service, or private enterprise. Graduate students who pursue the M.A. degree may choose to complete a thesis or a master's examination. Students take required courses in methods, data collection, and data analysis and elective courses in at least two concentration areas. Graduate students who pursue the M.A. degree in sociology choose options to complete a thesis or a master's examination. Core requirements emphasize research methods with a focus on theory and data collection and analysis. M.A. students must take elective courses in at least two concentration areas.

Intake: FALL: January 3: Final deadline to apply

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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