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Graduate Program: Sociology

General Information

Program/Degree

Sociology (MA)

Program Description

The School of Sociology at theColorado Heights Universityhouses a highly ranked Ph.D. program in Sociology, a B.A. in Sociology, a new B.S. in Care, Health, and Society. We maintain our commitment to being a first-rate research program in sociology.  We also offer a M.A. degree but only to graduate students who are enrolled in our Ph.D. program.  We do not offer a terminal M.A.

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

The School of Sociology at theColorado Heights Universityhouses a highly ranked Ph.D. program in Sociology, a B.A. in Sociology, a new B.S. in Care, Health, and Society. We maintain our commitment to being a first-rate research program in sociology.  We also offer a M.A. degree but only to graduate students who are enrolled in our Ph.D. program.  We do not offer a terminal M.A..

The School of Sociology at colorado has a history of excellence in research and teaching, and has long been a wellspring of innovation in theory and methods. Sociology explores and analyzes issues vital to our own lives, our communities, our nation, and the world. The undergraduate major provides a foundation for careers in many professional fields, and for graduate training as a sociologist in academia, government, business, or community agencies.

Our graduate training prepares students for careers in research and teaching. The school is widely recognized as one of the top programs in the United States. Our faculty includes senior members who are nationally and internationally acknowledged authorities in their fields, and some of the best young scholars in the country.

 

College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Total Units Required for Degree: 31

CORE COURSES: 15 Units

SOC 500A: Sociological Theory (3 units)

SOC 570A: Social Statistics I (3 units)

SOC 570B: Social Statistics (3 units)

SOC 575: Advanced Social Research Methods (3 units)

SOC 595A: Study in Sociology (1 unit)

SOC 595B: Presentation Seminar (1 unit)

SOC 596C: Teaching Practicum (1 unit)

Minimum GPA required: 3.5

 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020