Master's in Sociology
Lehigh University offers a Master of Arts in Sociology in the department of Sociology and Anthropology. The M.A. in Sociology prepares students to apply sociological and social psychological perspectives and methods to the analysis of social problems. Grounded in a strong theoretical and substantive understanding of social institutions, social relations, and social policy, as well as in advanced research and computer skills, students are prepared to be effective and experienced practitioners in the field of applied social research. Upon completion, they are highly qualified for a variety of career choices: to work in human service organizations or private companies--providing, managing, and evaluating programs; to teach sociology/applied research in community colleges; or to continue for a Ph.D. Specialty areas include:
- policy studies (health, education, family, diversity, substance abuse, delinquency)
- human communication (teamwork in organizations, interactional processes,
- mass communication, personal relationships)
- program evaluation
For thirty years, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology has offered a masters program in sociology/social psychology, providing advanced theoretical, methodological, and substantive education in the disciplines of sociology, social psychology, and anthropology. A recent survey of past graduates indicates high levels of satisfaction with the program; the modal response to a global question on satisfaction was 6 on a scale of 1 to 7, and 87% of respondents who were currently employed said that the degree had helped them to be more effective in their position.
A typical program for full-time students would look like the following:
First year, Fall:
SSP 401 Classical Social Theory
SSP 411 Advanced Research Methods, Part I
Educ 409, 410, or 411 Statistics
(choice of course depends on student's preparation in statistics)
First year, Spring:
SSP 412 Advanced Research Methods, Part II
Two electives
Comprehensive exam - May
Second year, Fall:
SSP 413 Research Practicum
SSP 490 Thesis
1 elective
Second year, Spring:
SSP 490
1-2 electives
Community Fellows Program - For those
who are more oriented toward community-based work after their
Masters is completed. We encourage you to explore this option.
To download an application form, or apply online, click here.
"All the classes I took were very high in quality—there wasn't one about which I could say I didn't learn from it. I gained a strong theoretical background and great practical experience in collecting and analyzing data. The faculty are very focused on students—I could approach them any time. I was definitely very well prepared for a doctoral program. "
Victor Argothy, M.A. '01 - Doctoral student, University of Delaware
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