Master of Arts in Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers graduate-level instruction for the Master of Arts in Sociology, minors in Sociology and Gerontology, and a Certificate in Applied Social Research. The thesis research master's degree program in Sociology at MTSU, effectively prepares graduates that intend to pursue further, doctoral-level academic study or seek employment in non-academic and applied settings in the public, private, and non-profit economic sectors. With relatively small classes, a low student-faculty ratio, and funding opportunities, the program offers students quality interaction with award-winning faculty, along with opportunities to collaborate on the presentation and publication of academic and applied research. The program supports full- and part-time students and offers competitive funding opportunities to support , travel, and research. The Master of Arts in Sociology requires completion of 36-39 hours. In addition, a maximum of 9 hours of thesis research be required to fulfill degree requirements.

Admission to the Master of Arts in Sociology program requiresan earned bachelor degree from an accredited university or college;an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken (generally at least a 2.75 GPA);successful completion of at least 18 hours of undergraduate sociology courses, which includes the prerequisites of research methods (SOC 3040) or statistics (SOC 3050) and sociological theory (SOC 3060) or their equivalents with a grade of C or better.