Master of Arts in Sociology
Program Description
Sociology is a discipline that focuses on human behavior and interaction. Studying the role of the individual as an inherently social being, sociological training helps prepare students to develop a reflective understanding of human nature. Examining the nature of the public sphere, addressing the breadth of humanity, and using an identity framework are sociological themes emerging at the core of current social movements. Program courses will examine inequality, globalization, social change, and the intersection of people and societies with institutions. Strong foundation in these concepts and theories will help prepare students to examine real world issues critically in individual, social, and organizational contexts. Development of these knowledge and skills areas supports our mission of preparing students for a global society.
This program has specific admission requirements.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Apply core sociological paradigms, theories, and concepts to social issues.
- Employ an advanced knowledge of social science research methods and statistical analysis to examine data in social scientific contexts and interdisciplinary career fields.
- Describe career opportunities, professional responsibilities, and challenges experienced by sociologists.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scholarly writing.
- Demonstrate mastery of theory and concepts in a specialized field of sociology (e.g., medical sociology, sociology of education, or social psychology).
Programmatic Admission Requirements
The following is required for admission into this program. All documentation must be provided prior to course registration:
- Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree in sociology must have completed one statistics course (taken within ten years or less)
Please visit our APU graduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements.
Need help?
If you have questions regarding a program’s admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Team at 877-382-1783 or [email protected].
Degree at a Glance
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Core Requirements
18
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Major Requirements
9
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Degree Program Requirements
Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
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Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sociology 1
3 |
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Social Theory in Action
3 |
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Professionalism for Sociologists: Ethics, Collaboration, and Career Planning
3 |
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Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research
3 |
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Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research
3 |
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Advanced Data Analysis for Social Science
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 18 |
Major Requirements (9 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Organizational Behavior
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Social Analysis of Education Systems
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Medical Sociology
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6 |
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Introduction to Scholarly and Technical Writing
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Social Psychology
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Multicultural Issues in Human Behavior
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Grant Writing and Fundraising for Social Scientists
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Independent Study: Sociology
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| Total Semester Hours 9 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Sociology Capstone 2
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 3 |
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Students are required to take SOCI510 as the first course. If you have an accredited bachelor's degree in Sociology, you are NOT required to take the course listed above, and instead may take one additional master’s-level course from Major Requirements.
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Taken once all other requirements have been met.