University of South Alabama

The Master of Arts Program in Sociology provides students with advanced training in sociological theory and social science research methods for enhanced understanding of several specialized subject areas of sociology: applied sociology, crime and deviance, family, gender, medical sociology, social psychology, social stratification and labor markets, and the sociology of religion. In addition to working closely with sociology graduate faculty, students can collaborate with graduate faculty in anthropology and social work and can simultaneously pursue a graduate certificate in gerontology. The Master of Arts Program in Sociology can prepare students for doctoral-level study or for careers in teaching, private industry, government, or community and social service.

Students can apply for admission to the Master of Arts Program in Sociology to begin study in the Fall or Spring semester. However, it is highly recommended that students apply for admission to begin study in the Fall semester as per the academic structure of the Master of Arts Program in Sociology. See below, and the Graduate School, for important application deadlines.