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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sociology

The MA in Sociology develops advanced research and analysis skills, focusing on public sociology through community projects and social movements.

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Degree
  • Master of Arts
Location
  • Online
  • The Woodlands Center
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Online
  • Face to Face
Length

30 Credit Hours

Advance Your Skills

The Master of Arts in Sociology is a completely online program designed to provide students with advanced instruction in quantitative and qualitative techniques of sociological research, theory, and sociological analysis. Students will develop the advanced professional skills necessary to analyze social issues in applied settings and advance their careers. This degree program emphasizes public sociology. Public Sociology takes many forms and ranges from community-based research and partnerships to the publication of research briefs that seek to engage the broader public to engagement in local social movements. Students have the option of completing a thesis or capstone project.

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Discover Your Future

On completion of our program, students cultivate skills that bring sociology to the public sphere through foci such as grant writing, program evaluation, impact assessment, social justice, and community-based research.

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Learn From Our Outstanding Faculty

Our nationally recognized and award-winning professors bring extensive educational and research experience, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in teaching.

Become a Bearkat

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