Overview

The Sociology department offers both a thesis track and applied internship track for the Master’s degree. Regardless of the track taken, the Sociology program of the University of Houston broadens the students' sociological background as well as the students’ conceptual, communications, and research skills which are necessary for successful careers in an information-oriented and global society.

Key Facts

The low student-faculty ratio leads to more interaction and guidance and facilitates personal attention to student needs. In addition, our program offers more intensive focus on statistical analysis and other research methods than peer programs. As a result, our graduates are uniquely able to develop research projects, to conduct research using a range of methodologies such as the creation of survey instruments and the conducting of interviews, and to do program evaluations and assessments.

For full time students, the program is a 2 year program. However, students can opt to attend classes part-time, as well. To accommodate work schedules of students who are on graduate assistantships or who are working off-campus, graduate seminars are mainly offered in the evenings during the fall and spring academic terms. Approximately 25 students are actively enrolled in the Sociology Graduate Studies Program.

The program prepares graduates for a variety of professional careers and has a track record of placing graduates in top-ranked Ph.D. programs as well as in non-academic positions in public institutions and private organizations.

The Department of Sociology includes twelve sociology faculty members who are actively engaged in a variety of research projects concerning such policy-relevant and cutting-edge topics as: public education, immigration, religion, law, demography, sexuality, gender, race, health, body, food, and art. Some of these projects have provided research experience and financial support for students, as well as employment opportunities for graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Sociological Theory

Research and Writing in the Social Sciences

Social Statistics

Seminar in Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Social Methods
Sociology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited institution, preferably with a major in sociology or any other social science

Undergraduate courses in Social Theory (or its equivalent), Social Statistics (or its equivalent), and Research Methods (or its equivalent);

A GPA of 3.00 grade point average (A=4.00) on the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework

International Students must also provide evidence of satisfactory English proficiency

2 letters of recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

A current resume

Graduate Application through CollegeNet

Official transcripts

International Students must send original or certified transcripts of previous education both in the original language and the English translation to the UH Graduate School

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16524 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16524 USD / year

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In-State

7434 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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