MA Course-Based Program

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The course-based MA program in Sociology is an intensive year of study in core courses in theory, research design, research methods and statistics, followed by a Capping Project (SOC 900). Students must complete the online INT D 710 course in their first term to meet the Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement.

A supervisor will oversee the student's work in SOC 900, which includes a critical appraisal of the literature and formulation of a research topic in a subject area of interest. During the winter term, and concurrent with a course in research design (SOC 533), the student's topic is developed into a research project which demonstrates the student's ability to work in a scholarly manner. The caping project also requires an oral examination.

The time required to complete an MA program will vary, however the course-based MA degree will typically be completed in 12 - 16 months.

Although the program requirements provide several "One of" options, in practice not all courses are offered each year. Students should confirm before starting their program what courses will be offered by the Department during their program and register for those courses.

Program Requirements

Students in the MA course-based program are required to take a minimum of 6 single-term courses at the 500 or 600-level, followed by *6 in SOC 900. Specific requirements include the following:

Required Courses:

Credits:

SOC 533 Seminar in Research Design

*3

One of:

SOC 531 Seminar in the History of Sociological Thought

*3

SOC 535 Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory

One of:

SOC 509 Multivariable Sociological Analysis

*3

SOC 515 Quantitative Methods in Social Research

One of:

SOC 518 Qualitative Methods in Social Research

*3

SOC 519 Comparative & Historical Methods in Social Research

Plus:

Two optional courses in Sociology, or another department with approval of the Sociology Graduate office.

*6

Ethics Training - Students must complete the online INT D 710 course in their first term to meet the Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement.

SOC 900 Part I Research Proposal, Part II Project Completion (*3), usually take both Fall and Winter terms.

*6

Total Program Credits:

*24