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.
About the Program
As an M.A. student in sociology at SLU, you can choose to specialize in urban social
policy, health and the environment, law and society, or spatial demography. The specializations
are a unique blend of theoretical and research that will allow you to analyze social
issues, evaluate solutions and improve the quality of community life.
Program Highlights
SLU’s M.A. in sociology program will train you to identify and document insights into social processes and structures. Courses are taught by an interdisciplinary faculty that maximizes the richness of concepts and methodologies of social sciences. It provides a strong foundation for analyzing the issues of justice, administration and policy.
Curriculum and Program Details
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.
Faculty
- Elizabeth Chiarello, Ph.D.
- Richard Colignon, Ph.D.
- Amy Cooper, Ph.D.
- Scott Harris, Ph.D.
- Joel Jennings, Ph.D.
- Ajlina Karamehic-Muratovic, Ph.D.
- Kathryn Kuhn, Ph.D.
- Katherine C. McKinnon, Ph.D.
- Hisako Matsuo, Ph.D.
- Daniel Monti, Ph.D.
- Bruce O’Neill, Ph.D.
- Christopher G. Prener, Ph.D.
- J.S. Onesimo Sandoval, Ph.D.
- Terry Tomazic, Ph.D.
- Mary Vermilion, Ph.D.
Careers
After graduating with a master’s degree in sociology from SLU, you might pursue a
career as a market research analyst, nonprofit administrator or a policy analyst.
The Bureau of Labor listed the 2014 median annual salary for market research analysts
as $61,290, and employment of market research analysts is projected to increase by
19 percent by 2024.
Tuition and Fees
Saint Louis University takes pride in being one of Barron's Best Buys in College Education
and Kiplinger's Best Values in Private Colleges.
For information regarding the upcoming academic year’s tuition rate, fees and financial
aid, visit SLU Financial Services.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Research and teaching assistantships are available to students who qualify. These
awards are based on merit and include a stipend, tuition scholarship and health insurance.
Applicant Criteria
Successful applicants possess 3.0 or higher GPA, sufficient GRE scores and sufficient TOEFL scores (for international applicants).
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Application Requirements |
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| Application form and fee |
| Transcript(s) |
| Three letters of recommendation |
| GRE scores |
| Résumé |
| Professional goal statement |
Requirements for International Students
- A completed Declaration of Financial Support packet with all accompanying documents
- TOEFL or PTE Academic score
- Check our English Proficiency Policy page for specific TOEFL and PTE score requirements. You may also visit our international prospects, applicants and students page for more information about international application requirements.
Assistantship Application Deadline
Students who want to be considered for an assistantship must submit their application by Feb. 1.
Review Process
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee members.