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Overview
The Sociology program of University of West Georgia is designed to prepare students for advanced graduate studies in the social sciences and for professional careers in a variety of settings including federal, state and local government agencies; not-for-profit organizations, community service groups; market research firms; and social service organizations. Coursework incorporates classical and contemporary theoretical perspectives, analysis of cutting edge empirical research, and training in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Students can take coursework and specialize in the following areas: community development, social inequality, social psychology, health, housing, environment, comparative sociology, and social movements.
Objectives
- Demonstrate a mastery of communicating in writing how sociology contributes to an understanding of social reality
- Demonstrate a mastery of sociological theories
- Demonstrate a mastery of methodological approaches within sociology
- Demonstrate a mastery of the diversity in society
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methodology
- Applied Statistics for Sociology
- Sociological Theory
- Women and Work
- Housing and Homelessness
- Cultural and Racial Minorities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology View 346 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 69
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- All graduate applicants must complete the online Graduate Application. A one-time application fee of $40 is required
- Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited institution are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office
- Official GRE scores
- Applicants must have at minimum a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Three letters of recommendation
- A 750-word intellectual autobiography
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
11220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5610 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
11220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5610 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
2892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1446 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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