Sociology, (MA)

The Department of Sociology at the University of Memphis offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts in Sociology. Training in theory research methods and statistics is required of all students. In addition the program offers a wide selection of courses in many substantive areas such as race class and gender studies globalization and development social change demography family deviance and medical sociology. The Master s program provides opportunities to develop skills and interests in specific specialty areas while obtaining a solid grounding in sociological theory and social research methods. The program offers a high level of student faculty interaction and the opportunity to participate in supervised research.

Baccalaureate Degree The applicant must provide an unofficial transcript showing that a U.S. bachelors degree or its equivalent was awarded by an accredited college or university or is expected to be awarded within one term. If accepted to the University of Memphis the student must provide an official transcript by the end of their first semester. In addition transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. 2.75 4.0 cumulative GPA. Departments may set higher standards.