Master of Arts in Sociology at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Department of Sociology offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology earned en route. The M.A. degree represents advanced knowledge in sociology appropriate for a variety of intellectual and occupational endeavors.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Sociology & Criminology | Duration: 32 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The M.A. requires 10 hours of required courses. See Degree Requirements below for course list. Students must also earn 12 credit hours from substantive courses in the social sciences as approved by the Departments’ Graduate Committee. Students must complete 10 additional credit hours of coursework and a professional paper that serves as the M.A. examination.

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Entry requirements

The department admits a small number of well-qualified candidates to its Ph.D. program each year. Successful applicants must in addition to University Requirements, three letters of recommendation, a CV, one writing sample, and a letter of intent. The Sociology Department recommends applicants have 12 credit hours of advanced undergraduate sociology courses, including statistics and methods courses (or the equivalents). We also recommend college-level algebra or its equivalent. In addition, such factors such as the University's commitment to affirmative action, the applicant's non-academic experience, and the ability of the department to provide faculty guidance and courses in the applicant's areas of interest are considered. A student can enter directly into the Ph.D. program, with or without an existing M.A. degree. A student pursuing a Ph.D. without an M.A. degree (or with an M.A....

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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