Master of Arts in Sociology
Arlington, USA
MA
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The priority deadline for a fall start is March 15. However, some doctoral programs may have earlier application priority dates. Applications are still accepted after the priority date for each term but submitting your application before the priority deadline increases your chances for being accepted into your program of choice.
Key Summary
About: The MA in Sociology at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) gives advanced substantive and research training to prepare students for college teaching, research, and roles in public and private sectors. Courses cover statistical and qualitative methods, sociological theory, cultural studies, race and ethnicity, families, gender, work, education, and social psychology. The program supports students seeking a terminal MA or PhD study via small seminar-style classes, one-on-one faculty mentoring, and dual-MA options.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter teaching, research, marketing, personnel, social services, community planning, and health services. Also policy analysis, data analysis, nonprofit management, and applied research roles.
Overview
The MA in Sociology at UTA provides students with advanced sociological substantive and research training in order to prepare them for careers in college/university teaching and research and in the private and public sectors.
About The Program
Sociology is a field of study offering a diversity of sub-fields and methods of study. At UTA we give attention to these many sub-fields, respect the different ways sociologists conduct research and offer students opportunities to apply what they learn. We offer a variety of graduate courses in areas such as research methods (both statistical and qualitative), theory, cultural studies, race and ethnicity, families, reproduction, religion, gender, work, education, and social psychology. The graduate program in sociology at UTA provides students with a firm substantive background that is appropriate preparation for those students for whom the MA is the final degree and for those who intend to pursue a Ph.D.
Career Opportunities
The MA in Sociology at UTA prepares students for careers in a variety of positions in which their graduate study can provide the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the social world. These include the following:
- College teaching
- Research
- Marketing
- Personnel administration
- Social services
- Community development and planning
- Health services
Why Choose Us?
- Small, seminar-style courses
- Solid training in methods and substantive areas
- One-on-one mentoring from faculty who are known nationally and internationally for their expertise
- Dual-MA programs
- Courses that meet once a week, usually in the afternoon
- Special admission programs available to current or recent UTA students, including Fast Track, facilitated admission, and waiver of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
Admission Requirements
Admission to graduate programs at UTA is competitive. Each academic department sets its own admissions requirements and makes independent admission decisions. Visit your academic department's website for program-specific admission requirements.
International students are required to submit the English language proficiency test scores. UTA accepts TOEFL / IELTS and Duolingo scores. However, the English language test can be waived if you've completed a degree from a US institute or if your home institute was in English. GRE / GMAT is optional till 2023 based on the department. It is highly recommended that you contact your individual department regarding this before you apply.
For issuance of the I-20 form, you'll need to show financial support of 9 months or 12 months of the amount mentioned in your I-20.
