Overview

Course Details

Given the limited number of online sociology graduate programs available, this program fills an important niche. The Sociology program at American Public University includes 1:1 mentoring sessions with faculty built in to key courses.

APU’s master’s in sociology online program enhances your ability to engage in advanced social science research methods and statistical analysis to examine big data in interdisciplinary contexts and careers. Coursework examines inequality and diversity, globalization, social change, and the intersection of people and societies with institutions. You can also focus on interests in education, healthcare, or social services.

What You'll Do

Show how core sociological concepts can be applied to social issues to promote the social, economic, and environmental well-being of individuals and communities
Describe career opportunities, professional responsibilities, and challenges faced by sociologists
Participate in a service activity to contribute to positive social change in your personal or professional life
Prepare a portfolio showcasing your mastery of social science knowledge and skill

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research
Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research
Social Theory in Action
Professionalism for Sociologists: Ethics, Collaboration, and Career Planning
Advanced Data Analysis for Social Science
Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU master's degree and graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The following is required for admission into this program. All documentation must be provided prior to course registration:

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree in sociology must have completed: one introduction to sociology course, one statistics course

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 24 in Reading, 27 in Writing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6825 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6825 USD / year

≈ 6825 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6825 USD / year

≈ 6825 USD / year

Additional Details

$290 with Preferred Military Rate

$386.75 with Veteran Grant

$409.50 with APUS Opportunity Grant

Funding

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

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