MA Sociology at University of Miami

Programme overview

The MA is the first step in the PhD. All incoming graduate students are admitted to the PhD programme; the department does not accept students seeking a terminal MA.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology | Duration: 31 credit hours (37 for funded full-time students); two-year sample plan | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Classical Sociological Theory, Proseminar, Social Statistics, Advanced Research Methods or Qualitative Research Methods, Advanced Sociological Statistical Analysis, four electives and a 6-credit master's thesis with defense.

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Application information

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.

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