MA Sociology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

Earn a master’s degree in sociology with an optional specialization in social psychology and take classes on theory, research methods and a variety of substantive areas in sociology. Students interested in pursuing doctoral studies in social psychology should opt for an M.A. degree in sociology with a specialization in social psychology. The M.A.

Duration: two years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: March 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring) | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The Department of Sociology offers a 12-credit graduate certificate in Social Research Analytics that complements graduate programs throughout the university. Requires 30-semester credits; 18 credits must be completed while in residence

Career pathways

Undergraduate coursework in sociology or other social science disciplines is preferred; other applicants should contact the Director of Graduate Studies before applying to discuss their potential fit with the program. Candidates to the graduate program in sociology need to submit application materials to the

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Three letters of recommendation from former instructors indicating the student’s capability of doing graduate work A statement of purpose that indicates whether the student plans to opt for specialization in social psychology : One additional document that speaks to your readiness for graduate studies in sociology, such as a fourth letter of recommendation from a professional source, an additional writing sample like an op-ed or a professional report, or GRE scores Students with GTA funding are required to register for a minimum of six credits each semester and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

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 entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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