Master
of Arts in Sociology with Emphasis in Sociological Practice
The Program
The Department of Sociology
offers a professional graduate program leading to a master
of arts (MA) degree in Sociology with emphasis in Sociological
Practice.
Coursework stresses training in the sociological practice
perspective while giving insight into the ethical use of
sociological knowledge and research skills. Classroom
use of case studies provides a distinctive approach to learning.
The program gives students the ability to analyze
the social dimensions of organizational and community problems.
Graduates will be trained to work with private corporations,
government agencies, community organizations and research
groups. Those who complete the program will have the necessary
sociological insight to assist in the positive transformation
of the community.
Part of the innovative nature of the program is that it
is offered through the Weekend Degree Program. The WDP operates
on a trimester system. All classes are offered either on
Saturday or Sunday. Full-time students take two courses
each trimester making possible the completion of the program
in two years.
Degree requirements:
The degree is comprised of 36 hours of course work with
either an integrative paper or thesis option. Students take
seminars in practice theory, research and writing as well
as in organizations and groups, social policy, and demography.
They also must fulfill a computer literacy requirement,
pass a comprehensive examination, and complete a 240 hour
field-based practicum.
The following coursework must be completed for the degree:
Theory (6 Hours)
SOCI 6301 Sociological Practice Theory 1
SOCI 6302 Sociological Practice Theory 2
Research Methods (9 Hours)
SOCI 6315 Sociological Practice Research: Qualitative Methods
SOCI 6316 Sociological Practice Research: Quantitative
Methods
SOCI 6318 Professional Writing
Research Methods (9 Hours)
SOCI 6315 Sociological Practice Research: Qualitative Methods
Substantive Area Seminars (9 Hours)
SOCI 6321 Organizational Context of Sociological Practice
SOCI 6325 Demography
SOCI 6329 Policy Planning
SOCI 6333 Society & Health
Practicum Experience (3 Hours) >
SOCI 6389 Practicum
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