Master of Science in Applied Sociology (Practicum)

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Applied Sociology is designed to prepare students for careers in state and federal government agencies, large and small businesses and non-profit organizations. Graduates of this program will have the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in a rapidly changing job market, having mastered the techniques of both qualitative and quantitative research, general statistical analysis, and impact analysis.Students will initiate a site-based research project to collect impact analysis or assessment data of interest to site administrators. During a subsequent term, students will complete a professional research paper based on the data. Students will be required to have a practicum proposal approved by their committee prior to beginning the research paper. Although students' research projects will vary, each will combine the emphases of the program — sociological methods and statistics, needs assessment, impact analysis, and grant writing — with the collection and analysis of quantitative andor qualitative data.

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited universityofficial transcripts from each institution where course credit was grantedminimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)background course work in sociological theory, statistics, SPSS, and social research (leveling courses will be required if student lacks sufficient background course work)GRE not requiredcurrent resume or curriculum vitaestatement of purpose (two pages, double-spaced with the student’s full name and contact information) that describes personal and career goals. Include academic interests and the relationship of this graduate degree to life/personal goals. Also, the statement should discuss the student’s interest in this particular graduate program and the student’s career goals after earning the degree.IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)