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Key facts

Sociology students at Sam Houston State University will develop the advanced professional skills necessary to analyze social issues in applied settings. These skills include research grant writing, program evaluation, impact assessment, and community-based research. Students pursuing the MA in Sociology may specialize in Environment & Social Change & Development, Stratification, Culture & Institutions, or Applied Sociology.

Accreditation

The Specialists degree in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to ensure high quality school psychology training and services.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Social Statistics

Seminar in Sociological Research

Seminar in Sociological Theory

Thesis Practicum (Professional Paper)

Thesis

Applied Research Methods

Techniques of Research Proposal Writing in the Social Sciences

Social Impact Assessment and Program Evaluation

Qualitative Research Methods

Sociology of Community

Seminar in Environmental Sociology

Seminar in Medical Sociology

Seminar in Race and Ethnic Studies

Seminar in Social Inequality

Gender and Society

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , International

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SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Graduate Application: The Graduate Application is an institutional application required by SHSU. Students must provide biographical and educational information and information relevant to determining State of Texas residency.
Application fee: An application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
Transcripts documenting all prior degrees.*
Letter of intent
Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s suitability for graduate study.
Writing sample to highlight the applicant’s ability to think critically, apply a sociological perspective, and clearly communicate original ideas in writing.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

12678 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12678 USD / year

≈ 12678 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6686 USD / year

≈ 6686 USD / year

Funding

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