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Degree Program	Sociology
Subject Area	Sociology and Corrections
Program URL	http://sbs.mnsu.edu/soccorr/graduate program/sociology.html
Location	Off-Campus: 7700 France, Edina
Degree Type	Graduate - M.A.
Total Number of Credit Hours	33 Credits
Program Description	The Master of Arts in Sociology is designed for the person seeking a comprehensive, sociological understanding of the social world. The program strongly emphasizes the diversity of sociological theories and research methodologies. Upon this foundation, the program provides an in-depth apprenticeship in the discipline of sociology by combining core courses, diverse subject areas, and the opportunity for intensive academic specialization. This program is ideally suited for those who wish to continue their education, earn a Ph.D. and plan a career in college teaching or research. It is also appropriate for those who choose to pursue careers applying sociology in a variety of work settings.
Admission Requirements	In addition to admission to the College of Graduate Studies at MSU, Students seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Sociology program must meet the following requirements: 1. 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits of sociology including courses in theory, research methods and statistics. 2. A grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work. 3. Three letters of recommendation. Forms for letters of recommendation are available from the Department of Sociology and Corrections. 4. Curriculum vitae or resume. 5. Statement of Purpose 6. Writing Sample Students not meeting specific requirements may be admitted provisionally and be asked to fulfill deficiencies in addition to the regular schedule of courses.
Other Requirements	The Master of Arts degree requires a minimum of 33 graduate credits in sociology. The following courses are required. Soc 602 (3) Seminar in Social Organization Soc 603 (3) Seminar in Social Psychology Soc 604 (3) Seminar in Sociological Statistics Soc 605 (3) Seminar in Research Methods Soc 606 (3) Seminar in Sociological Theory Soc 699 (3) Thesis Required courses are offered at 770 France on a three-year rotation. Soc 604 is currently only offered on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. All required seminars are offered once a year on the Minnesota State Mankato campus one evening a week. All other courses are offered on campus at least once a year with some courses offered every semester and some in the evening. Half of all graduate credit applied toward the degree must be earned in courses at the 600 level. Up to six credits may be taken outside of the department with the approval of a student's thesis or examining committee. The student must complete all graduate degree requirements within six years. A master's thesis is written under the supervision of the student's thesis advisor and examining committee. The thesis may be original research, an historical review, replication of an existing study, secondary analysis of available data, or applied research. Thesis requirements include an oral defense of the thesis proposal at the beginning of the project and a successful oral defense upon completion of the work.
Program Contact Information	Karen Purrington Department of Sociology and Corrections Minnesota State University, Mankato Armstrong Hall 113 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507) 389-1561 Fax: (507) 389-5615