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East Tennessee State University College of Arts & Sciences Master of Arts in Sociology - Applied Sociology Box 70644 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4998   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Sociology On Campus   The Applied Sociology option is oriented toward students interested in gaining competency in applied social research skills relevant to a variety of private and public sector settings. Graduates of the department have obtained jobs such as federal probation officers, director of residential treatment centers, research analyst, superintendent of a juvenile correction facility, as well as a variety of positions with departments of human services in Tennessee and neighboring states. The special feature of the applied sociology concentration is the Supervised Internship (SOAA 5850, 6 credit hours). Students, in conjunction with the Graduate Coordinator and their advisory committee, will select an appropriate placement in an agency or organization in which they will work, under supervision, for a total of 280-300 hours (approximately 20 hours per week over one semester or 10 hours per week over two semesters). The culmination of the applied sociology concentration is an analytical report based on the student's internship experience and knowledge gained from previous coursework, for which they receive three credits by taking Internship Placement Report (SOAA 5870). Students interested in the applied sociology concentration should indicate so in their first semester of study and a screening interview will be conducted by the second semester. As with the thesis option, a written comprehensive exam is required to successfully complete the degree program.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees An undergraduate major or minor in sociology. In lieu of this requirement, students who majored and minored in related subjects (social work, psychology, criminal justice) and who complete at least three (3) courses in sociology may be admitted under the condition that they enroll in and complete, with at least a grade of “B”, two (2) upper-level undergraduate courses  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements 1. Submit scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores of at least400 on each section (verbal and quantitative) and a score of 4 or higher on the analytical section preferred. 2.Three (3) letters of recommendation.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable