M.A. Sociology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Sociology M.A. provides a foundation in sociological theories and research methods with room for specialized interests through electives and thesis research. Many graduates continue to sociology Ph.D. programmes; others teach in secondary schools and junior colleges or work in health services and research, human resources, government or as research consultants and market analysts. Research areas include social inequalities and social justice, immigration and migration, race and ethnicity, health and wellbeing, social networks and urban problems.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 36 credit hours comprise a 9-credit core (Contemporary Sociological Theory, Methods of Research, Sociological Statistics), 21 elective credits (at least 12 in sociology graduate courses) and a 6-credit thesis. A thesis proposal defense replaces the comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Continuation to sociology Ph.D. study; secondary school and junior college teaching; health services and research; human resources management; government; research consulting and market analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Sociology M.A.: three letters of recommendation; a personal statement; a writing sample demonstrating strong scholarly research; GRE required, preferred scores 153 verbal (61st percentile) and 144 quantitative (17th percentile). Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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