Course-based MA Degree Requirements
MA degree course requirements
Graduate Courses
Graduate degree courses in the Department of Sociology.
Core Courses
Students must complete the following:
- Social Statistics (SOCI 611)
- Research Methods (SOCI 613 or 615 or an alternative methods course offered by the Department)
- Sociological Theory (SOCI 631)
- Major Research Project seminar (SOCI 680, Spring-summer session)
Electives
Three elective courses at the 600 or 700 level; at least two of which must be in Sociology.
Professional Sociology
SOCI 606 (Fall) and SOCI 607 (Winter)
Thesis-based MA Degree Course Requirements
Completion of the following coursework is required prior to work on the thesis:
Core Courses
- Social Statistics (SOCI 611)
- Research Methods (SOCI 613 or 615 or an alternative methods course offered by the Department)
- Sociological Theory (SOCI631)
Electives
Two elective courses at the 600 or 700 level; at least one of which must be in Sociology.
Professional Sociology
SOCI 606 (Fall) and SOCI 607 (Winter)
PhD Degree Course Requirements
The following coursework is required prior to candidacy and work on the thesis:
Core Courses
- Social Statistics (SOCI 611)
- Research Methods (two courses at the 700 level)
- Sociological Theory (SOCI 731)
Electives
Two elective courses on substantive topics at the 600 or 700 level; at least one of which must be in Sociology.
Professional Sociology
SOCI 706 (Fall) and SOCI 707 (Winter)