MA Sociology at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Become a well-trained social scientist able to conduct innovative research, understand and model human behavior in a variety of professional settings and teach with excellence. Our sociology master's program offers close research mentorship from diverse and highly qualified faculty members in four main areas: social networks, social psychology, health and well-being, and inequalities. We offer a warm and supportive environment in which to develop your skills and scholarly publications.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Study and apply the components of key theoretical explanations based on classical and contemporary theorists. Utilize statistical tools and methodologies, including descriptive and inferential statistics, statistical analysis packages and sampling procedures. Conduct, complete and present a research project to a professional audience as a required thesis.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Educator, Research Scientist, Social Worker, User Experience Researcher, Market Researcher.

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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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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