THE GENERAL SOCIOLOGY PROGRAM  Sociology Department Earn a MASTER'S DEGREE in SOCIOLOGY

• The General Sociology Program is designed for students who may be interested in research professions, doctoral studies, or teaching in the social sciences.

• In addition to required courses in social theory, research, and micro computing, students can choose to specialize in a particular area of sociology

 Students may specialize in:   

• Deviance

• The Family and the Life Course

• Medical Sociology

• Sociology of Organizations

• Social Stratification

• Social Change                 

Or, create your own area of specialization!

(dependent on the approval of the Graduate Coordinator and your graduate advisor)

In the General Program you will:

• learn to identify, analyze and respond to individual, organizational and societal issues

• Critically analyze social theory and social science research

• Gain advanced knowledge in your specified area of interest

• Prepare for a career in college teaching, research or sociological practice in business, government or non-profit organizations

Click here for more information regarding each of these areas of specialization!

Features:

• Evening classes available

• Go part-time or full-time

• Thesis or comprehensive exam option

• Small class sizes and seminars

• Begin in the fall, spring, or summer

• Can enroll in one course first with simple admission process

• Nationally recognized faculty

• Paid assistantships available

• Combines practical and academic knowledge

• Professional training through Mid-Atlantic Addiction Training Institute (MAATI)

• Campus located 50 miles north east of Pittsburgh

Prepare yourself for professional careers in:

• Teaching: An M.A. in Sociology can prepare you to pursue doctoral work and teach in university settings. There are also many teaching opportunities available with only an M.A. in Sociology. M.A. graduates can frequently teach in community and junior colleges and in high schools.

• Research: Sociology graduates can conduct research in a variety of settings including universities, federal, state or local government agencies, businesses, and specialized research institutions.

• Sociological Practice: Sociological practice is a broad area that includes any work that uses sociological knowledge, theories, and insights to effect social change or solve social problems. This includes work in policymaking, administration and evaluation for businesses, government, or human service agencies.

(Borrowed from "Careers in Sociology, 5th Edition". American Sociological Association)

Click here to view what former students have said about the program.

 Links to websites that discuss issues of Social Theory and Scientific Method

Students and Dr. Sanderson enjoy a lively discussion in this Contemporary Sociological Theory class. 

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