Department of Sociology

Program Details | Sociology Non-Thesis MS

The Non-Thesis Master’s program requires coursework providing advanced training in qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as in theory and substantive areas. This degree is for students seeking to work in applied research or other positions requiring Master’s-level qualifications. This is not an appropriate track for students who may ultimately wish to pursue a Ph.D.

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Requirements

Candidates for the Non-Thesis Master’s degree must earn a minimum of 45 graduate credits. Students working for the Master of Arts degree must satisfy the language requirement.

Core (25 credits)

  • Soc 590 Social Research Strategies 
  • Soc 591 Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology  
  • Soc 592 Qualitative Methods    
  • Soc 593 Quantitative Methods
  • Soc 537 Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Soc 595  Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Soc 507  Professionalization Seminar    

Electives (20 credits)

500/600 level electives
    
(8 credits must be in Sociology courses.)