Overview

The Social Science Master of Arts program at the University of Northern Iowa is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree in a social science field and want to further their education and develop advanced research skills. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers in research, policy analysis, and teaching.

Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered entirely online on Wednesday evenings using Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer may include additional video conferencing sessions. During the last summer of the program, there will also be a one-week study tour, focused on a specific topic, in which students will attend relevant sites such as museums and historical sites.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Social Science Research Methods
Seminar in Social Science Theory
Globalization and Social Change
Seminar in Political Economy
Seminar in Gender and Sexuality
Seminar in Race and Ethnicity
Thesis or non-thesis option available

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social science field from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
GRE scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23647 USD / year

≈ 23647 USD / year
Out-of-State

22238 USD / year

≈ 22238 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10536 USD / year

≈ 10536 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Delivered Entirely Online

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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