Overview

Program Description

Graduates of the Sociology program at California State University Northridge have gone onto careers in a number of fields, including program evaluation, policy research, marketing/consumer research, community college teaching, nonprofit sector management, international relations, community organizing and public sector research. Several graduates have furthered their education by gaining entry into Ph.D. programs and pursuing careers in academia.

Student Learning Outcomes

Theory

Demonstrate advanced understanding of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology concerning human actors, groups, organizations and milieus.

Frame theoretically informed inquiries of social phenomena, and use sociological theory to understand social issues.

Research Methods

Demonstrate advanced understanding of epistemological and methodological approaches used in the study of social phenomena.

Utilize quantitative research methods to collect, analyze and interpret data.

Utilize qualitative research methods to collect, analyze and interpret data.

Specialization

Show mastery of a subfield within the discipline of sociology through an advanced knowledge of the historical development, published research and perspectives within the subfield.

Professionalization

Communicate sociological knowledge and ideas through writing and oral presentations in department, college, university and/or professional settings.

Demonstrate attributes appropriate for success in the field of sociology, including critical thinking, problem solving, persistence and ethical judgment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Sociological Theory

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Directed Comprehensive Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in sociology (or another field of study). Applications from both sociology and non-sociology majors are considered. Applicants accepted into the program who have not completed undergraduate coursework in classical sociological theory, contemporary sociological theory, statistics and research methods (or the equivalent) may be required to enroll in an undergraduate prerequisite course during their first semester in the program.

Two letters of recommendation from faculty members who know the applicant’s potential for success in graduate studies.

Transcripts of undergraduate work.

A 10-12 page (double spaced) writing sample (term or research paper).

Written statement of purpose (2-4 pages).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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9464 USD / year

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9464 USD / year

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In-State

9464 USD / year

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Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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