Sociology, M.A.
Saint Louis University’s Master of Arts in sociology will prepare you for a managerial and policy position such as a program evaluator, researcher, program director or policy maker.
Saint Louis University’s Master of Arts in sociology will prepare you for a managerial and policy position such as a program evaluator, researcher, program director or policy maker.
The department of sociology and anthropology offers a Master of Arts with a concentration in Public Sociology. The program provides students with the analytic and administrative skills to advance in leadership positions in the public, private and government sectors. The program is distinctive in its blend of academic and practical skills.
Combining outstanding scholarship and practical experience, faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research and bring this expertise to the classroom to enrich the educational experience of students. Courses are taught by interdisciplinary faculty from sociology and public policy who integrate the theory, practical experience and empirical skills needed in 21st-century organizations.
You will need to complete 33 credit hours of graduate study for SLU’s sociology M.A. You’ll choose between a thesis (six credit hours) or a non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam. The credit hour requirements are: 12 hours of core coursework, six hours of practical coursework, and nine hours of electives (or 15 hours of electives, if you choose the non-thesis track). You will need to complete all coursework within five years of being admitted.
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Successful applicants possess 3.0 or higher GPA, sufficient GRE scores and sufficient TOEFL scores (for international applicants).
Application Requirements |
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Application form and fee |
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Three letters of recommendation |
GRE scores |
Résumé |
Professional goal statement |
Students who want to be considered for an assistantship must submit their application by Feb. 1.
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee members.