Overview

The strong training you will receive in theory, research methods, and statistics provides excellent preparation to pursue a doctoral degree in sociology or to begin work in a variety of professional fields.

What You Will Learn

As a student, you will learn how to collect, code, and clean data, enabling you to become a producer—not just a consumer—of knowledge.

Through the Sociology program of Ball State University, you will learn and practice research methods and analytical skills that will equip you to find employment in government, nonprofits, corporate organizations, educational institutions, and more.

You will also learn:

how to make research findings understandable and accessible not only to colleagues and scientists, but to community members, business constituents, media outlets, and more

basic and advanced statistical analysis skills, which will allow you to interpret quantitative data – a valuable skill in the job market

how to effectively construct and administer surveys that provide useful information to the professionals who rely on them

What Can You Do with a Master of Arts in Sociology?

An MA in sociology can prepare you for career entry, or for further graduate study in a PhD, JD, or MD program. By earning a graduate-level degree, you have a wide range of sociology-related career options, although they may not carry the specific title of "sociologist."

Some of the possibilities include:

High School Teacher

Postsecondary Teacher

Director of Research

Human Resources Manager

Research Analyst

Urban Planner

Criminologist

Counselor

Although teaching and conducting research are the dominant responsibilities of professional sociologists, trained sociologists also embark upon hundreds of other career paths. Their impact on other fields is increasing in significance and scope; for instance, in many organizations, sociologists work closely with economists, political scientists, anthropologists, psychologists, and social workers, to name a few, reflecting a growing appreciation of sociology's valuable contributions to many different disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Readings in Sociological Theory

Quantitative and Survey Research Methods

Social Statistics

Qualitative Research Methods

Advanced Sociological Data Analysis

Seminar in Selected Topics in Sociology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
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National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.

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Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose or letter of intent
Introduce yourself, your interests and motivations, summarize your undergraduate career, discuss your recent and current activities, and elaborate on your academic interests.
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Tuition Fees

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27918 USD / year

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10208 USD / year

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Living costs

Muncie

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876 - 1417 USD / month

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