Sociology (Online M.A.)
The Online Master of Arts in Sociology program prepares you through advanced training beyond the undergraduate level in sociology.
Why choose the Online Master of Arts in Sociology?
In today’s modern and complex world, people often find themselves making multiple career changes throughout life. Graduate training in sociology provides a solid foundation for flexible career development locally, regionally, and nationally. In this program, you will gain a valuable set of reasoning and communication skills and a powerful set of analysis tools with which to study the issues and problems of modern social life.
What We Offer
Our goal is to provide advanced training for work as applied social scientist outside of academia, as in government administrative jobs, research departments, or community programs. Some of our students also go on to teach at community colleges. The Department offers the 30-credit Online M.A. program in Sociology in a non-thesis format.
Why Enroll in Our Sociology Master’s Program?
- You will receive individualized attention at every stage in the program.
- We offer advanced training in theory, data analysis, research methodology, and social statistics which are sought after skills that can help with job advancement, new opportunities, and advanced study in doctoral programs.
- Faculty members in the department represent a broad spectrum of teaching and research interests (health, disparities, demography, family, deviance, aging, education, sustainability, etc.) which contributes to the rich knowledge-base and research capabilities of the department.
- Our students have opportunity to participate in professional development activities.
What Will You Learn in Sociology?
- Understand current social issues and social problems in their cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts, and formulate potential solutions to them, drawing on relevant sociological literature.
- The application of various research methodologies and data analysis techniques in understanding social issues and the use of these skills outside of academic settings.
- Use social theory to critically interpret and evaluate both published social scientific research and social policies and programs.
- Effectively communicate and present sociological knowledge using oral, written, and other technologically driven mediums.
What Can You Do with a Master’s in Sociology?
By attaining a master’s degree in Sociology, you are not only ensuring that you will have a great diversity of potential careers, you are also making your resume very competitive for advanced, entry-level positions. Also, completing an M.A. in Sociology could allow for rapid promotions within organizations due to your advanced educational qualifications and training.
Advanced training in sociology gives you a variety of career options within human services, analytics, education, the criminal justice system, management, and more. You also can look forward to a significantly higher income with a master’s degree when compared to a Bachelor’s.
In addition to the completed online graduate application and paid application fee, admission requirements for the MA Sociology program include components below. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The application portfolio is not reviewed by the admissions committee until all components are uploaded in the graduate admissions portal by the application submission deadline.
For details about the MA program, click here.
Application Deadlines
Application Fee: $50
Fall Admission: April 30
Spring Admission: November 30
No Summer Admission
*All application material must be received by the appropriate deadline.
Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Contact:
Dr. Stacye Blount
Coordinator M.A. Sociology Program
sblount@uncfsu.edu
910-672-1531
For details about tuition and fees, click here.
The Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology) Program is a fully accredited, fully online, non-thesis degree. The 30-credit hour program is designed for career professionals who desire to pursue graduate studies in sociology. Successful completion of coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for degree attainment.