Towson University College of Graduate Studies and Research Social Science 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252-0001 US   Phone: 1-410-704-2501 Fax: 1-410-704-4675   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Social Science On Campus   The Master of Science program in social science boasts a unique program allowing students to gain an interdisciplinary postgraduate degree while specializing in their particular field of interest at the same time. Students and professionals from diverse backgrounds collaborate during the 18-credit core as they review concepts in the six disciplines of the Social Sciences and encounter the newest methods in research. From there, students pursue specialized study in the field of most interest to them in a specialized Track. Scholars may opt for either the formal writing of a thesis, or for the preparation of a professional presentation. This program is strongly geared to serve the advanced education needs of teachers.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 886  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2661  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $577  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10386  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable