MA Sociology at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Graduate study in sociology focuses on the Doctor of Philosophy. Students are awarded the MA as they fulfill the requirements for the PhD. The graduate program in the Department of Sociology and Criminology develops professionals who are qualified to conduct original research in the field of sociology and serve the discipline and larger community through teaching and/or other applications of sociological and criminological knowledge.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 30 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts program in sociology requires 30 s.h. of graduate credit with a thesis or research paper and 38 s.h. of graduate credit without.

Career pathways

In addition to preparing students for careers in social service, criminal justice, and other areas, the sociology MA offers an integrated package of courses, research training, writing enhancement, international perspective, and internships to provide graduates with impressive credentials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in sociology usually requires an undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.25. All applicants must complete the Graduate College application form, the supplemental sociology and criminology department application, and use the department's personal reference forms to obtain three letters of recommendation. All application materials for fall admission must be received by Jan. 1. Evaluation of applications begins in early January. Admission decisions are based on consideration of prior academic performance, personal reference letters, and the applicant's statement of reasons for pursuing advanced work in sociology at the University of Iowa. The department has no specific undergraduate course requirements for admission, but a background in the social sciences with some mathematical training is useful.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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