Master of Arts in Sociology

The Department of Sociology, in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a terminal master's degree which must be completed in three years. In the 1990s, the department chose to focus on global phenomena, as well as their connection to national dynamics. We thus take a leading position in the discipline of sociology and in the university's efforts to become more globally relevant. We broadly emphasize inequalities, with specific areas of faculty expertise in the environment, gender, health, international development, and racism, among others. We are a methodologically diverse department that spans both quantitative and qualitative methods. In sum, we aim to teach students how to use the best methods available to inform the most pressing research questions of our time. The Department of Sociology offers both an M.A. and Ph.D. degree program. Our doctoral program is nationally ranked, which reflects the placement of our students in a wide variety of settings including research universities, elite liberal arts schools, teaching schools, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. Recent graduates have been hired for positions at: University of Pittsburgh, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, SUNY-Brockport, California State University-Bakersfield, University of Memphis, University of Northern Colorado, New York University (Postdoctoral Position), University of Stockholm (Postdoctoral Position), Yale University (Research Scientist), and the United Nations Statistics Division.

Applicants should specify on the application which degree program they wish to enter. Applicants seeking a Ph.D. degree should apply directly for acceptance to the Ph.D. program. (Applicants need not have an M.A. degree to apply to the Ph.D. program.) For admission to graduate study in sociology, the following, in addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, are normally required:

A. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent, as attested to by transcripts of previous academic work. Official transcripts are required and must be sent mailed to Stony Brook University. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application by the Official transcripts from international colleges or universities are preferred to be evaluated by World Education Services.

B. Undergraduate statistics course.

C. Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above.

D. If your native or primary language is not English, English proficiency must be established based on the results of the TOEFL exam. A score of 90 is required for admission to the doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration for TA support. The TOEFL is not required for international students who have a degree from an English-speaking school.

E. Three strong recommendations from former

F. Acceptance by both the Department and the Graduate School.