Overview

The M.A. degree also requires the completion of a thesis project. The thesis project is an independent research investigation that is completed by a student in the final phase of his or her M.A. work. The thesis project should represent an original contribution to sociological knowledge. All graduate students must recruit and enlist a Thesis Committee. Thesis Committees consist of three (3) faculty members. Two faculty members (including the chairperson of the Thesis Committee) must come from the Sociology Faculty. The third member of the Thesis Committee is selected from an outside department. Once a Thesis Committee is set, the student must complete a written thesis proposal. The thesis proposal introduces and describes the focus of the research project, reviews relevant scholarly research, and clearly states the research problem and/or research questions or hypotheses that define the specific aims of the project. Proposals for empirical projects must also describe the data and any relevant research designs and procedures. After the thesis proposal has been formally defended and accepted by the Thesis Committee, the student may begin the project. The final written thesis project must be successfully defended and submitted according to the guidelines of the Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Classical Sociological Theory
Sociological Theory
Proseminar in Sociology
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Sociological Statistics
Statistics
Class Structure and Social Stratification
Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives
Thesis Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Credits

34 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 372 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must complete an online application and pay a non-refundable fee of $65.00.

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions should be submitted to the department by the Registrar of each institution. Transcripts sent by applicants will not be accepted.

Official GRE scores should be submitted electronically to the university by the testing agency. Scores sent by applicants will not be accepted.

When completing the online application, all applicants must provide contact information for three references. Three letters of recommendation will then be solicited online. Letters sent by applicants will not be accepted.

All applicants should submit a statement of purpose to the department.

Non-native English speakers should submit official TOEFL scores electronically to the university. Scores sent by applicants will not be accepted.

Students who complete M.A. degrees in Sociology at the University of Miami must formally apply to the Ph.D. program. Students transitioning from our M.A. program to our Ph.D. program should submit only two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose.

The application deadline for priority funding (assistantships and fellowships) is February 1st. Rolling admissions begin on February 2nd to admit qualified students with funding (depending on availability). For those who meet the February 1st deadline, letters of acceptance and funding decisions will be sent by March 31st.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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

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