Overview

In addition to working closely with sociology graduate faculty, students can collaborate with graduate faculty in anthropology and social work and can simultaneously pursue a graduate certificate in gerontology. Full-time graduate students can earn a master’s degree in sociology in four academic semesters. The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work also offers an accelerated bachelor's to master's degree in sociology. Students in the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree program can earn a master’s degree in sociology within one academic year after completing their undergraduate degree.

Program Experience

Students in the Sociology program at the University of South Alabama are involved in a variety of scholarly research projects and can gain valuable teaching-related experience. Students are also engaged in a number of community-based internships in and around Mobile with area partners such as the Veterans Health Administration, the University of South Alabama, the United States Probation Office, Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Via Health, Fitness, and Enrichment Center. No matter the academic experience, the Master of Arts Program in Sociology provides students with both scholarly and practical skills for continued graduate study or workforce readiness.

Careers in Sociology

Students who earn a master’s degree in sociology at USA are prepared for doctoral-level study or for careers in teaching, private industry, government, or community and social service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Research Design

Research Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 569 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree or coursework in a social science discipline from an accredited institution of higher education

A GPA of at least a 3.0 on all undergraduate work. In exceptional cases, applicants may be considered with at least a 2.5 GPA on all undergraduate work, or at least a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work

Official academic transcripts from each college or university attended, even if the applicant did not earn credit at the institution

Submission of a statement of purpose—approximately two (2), single-spaced pages in length—that provides an intellectual autobiography of the applicant, an indication of the applicant's areas of specialized interest within sociology, and a description of the applicant's academic and career goals.

One (1) writing sample, preferably generated for evaluation in completed coursework toward the baccalaureate degree

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

27420 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 914 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

27420 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 914 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

13710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 457 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Mobile

801 - 1323 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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