Sociology - Applied Social Research Nipissing University

Overview

The program brings together faculty expertise in Sociology, Health and Populations Studies, Gerontology, Anthropology, Science and Environmental Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Active involvement in the community, government agency partners, a curriculum of research-intensive courses, and practicum placements will provide you with the theoretical foundations and quantitative and qualitative research skills to undertake applied research, evaluation and policy studies in government, not-for-profit and private organizations. 

There are three required courses that are the foundation of the degree and include: SOCI 5106 Advanced Sociological Theory; SOCI 5216 Research Design; and either SOCI 5217 Quantitative Analysis or SOCI 5417 Qualitative Analysis. You will be well prepared for more advanced studies in Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology at the doctoral level.​​​​​​

Career

The Sociology - Applied Social Research degree at Nipissing University will provide students with the academic background and applied research and evaluation skills to work in a wide variety of occupations and fields where research, analysis and interpretation skills are required. 

Students graduating from the M.A. in Sociology – Applied Social Research degree will work as research and policy analysts in government, community and private organizations; as quantitative, statistical data analysts for government, community and private organizations, including ‘big data’ organizations such as credit card and internet-based companies; as highly-educated and qualified social service, police, customs, military and probation officers; as sampling and survey research designers and analysts; as qualitative research analysts and focus group facilitators with marketing and media research organizations; as social epidemiologists and demographers employed by healthcare and other government organizations; and as candidates for more advanced studies at the doctoral level in sociology, anthropology, criminology and related fields.