MA Sociology

The M.A. in sociology program is designed to help students advance their skills in the theories and research methods used by sociologists. The program engenders mastery in critical, analytical and methodological approaches in sociology, and in academic writing skills. Our students will have the benefit of intensive study in a variety of methodological areas such as statistics, qualitative research, and demography and in substantive areas such as inequality, criminology, families, immigration and labor, urban sociology and globalization. The program prepares students for doctoral-level work in the field, and professions in which facility in social research methods and critical thinking are essential components. Most courses have a seminar format with extensive interaction between students and faculty. All classes are offered in the evening to accommodate work schedules.