MA Sociology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MA in Sociology has a social justice focus for students planning to pursue a doctorate or law degree or to apply sociology in professional fields. Students write a thesis in one of four core fields (criminology, critical race and ethnic studies, environmental sociology, political economy and globalization) or in Applied Sociology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Sociology | Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree | Intake: Fall semester typically; applications due January 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Sociology and Social Justice, Pedagogy and Graduate Instruction, a foundations course in the chosen field, two methods courses (e.g. Research Methods in Sociology, Advanced Quantitative Methods, Survey Design and Analysis, Field Research), two electives and a 6-hour thesis; Applied Sociology adds a practicum and action research course.

Career pathways

Doctoral study, law, and applied social change-oriented professional fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher; two letters of recommendation; writing sample; personal statement; baccalaureate degree, preferably in a social science. New students are typically admitted in fall only, with applications due to the Office of Graduate Admissions and the Department of Sociology by January 15.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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