Sociology, M.A.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 33 credit hours

Required Core Courses (12 credits)
SOC 614Social Theory3
SOC 616Advanced Research Methods3
SOC 618Advanced Data Analysis3
SOC 593Thesis Proposal Seminar3
Area Courses (9 credits)
Select three courses (9 credits) from 500- and 600-level SOC courses9
Electives (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from other 500- or 600-level sociology or social science courses in other departments *6
Capstone Experience (6 credits)
Select one option (6 credits) from the following:6
Thesis Option
Thesis
Non-Thesis Option
Internship
Total Credit Hours33
*

With prior approval of the advisor.

Comprehensive Examination

Successful completion of a thesis proposal or internship proposal defense satisfies the comprehensive examination requirement.

Criminology Concentration

Required: 33 credit hours

Required Core Courses (21 credits)
SOC 601Seminar in Criminological Analysis3
SOC 614Social Theory3
SOC 616Advanced Research Methods3
SOC 618Advanced Data Analysis3
SOC 651Criminology3
SOC 653Social Control3
SOC 593Thesis Proposal Seminar3
Electives (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from other 500- or 600-level sociology courses or social science courses in other departments *6
Capstone Experience (6 credits)
Select one option (6 credits) from the following:6
Thesis Option
Thesis
Non-Thesis Option
Internship
Total Credit Hours33
*

With prior approval of the advisor.