Northern Arizona University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Applied Sociology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Applied Sociology Program is designed to increase your understanding of group, organizational, and institutional processes that structure communities and human experience. Our Applied Sociolgoy program emphasizes the application of sociological theory, knowledge, and methodologies in efforts to address contemporary issues and problems facing society. The Applied Sociology Program prepares students for both professional practice in applied research settings, as well as for further academic studies in sociology and related fields. The curriculum affords students the opportunity to structure their coursework to best serve unique interests and offers both an internship and thesis option. The internship program provides hands-on experience for our students to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, while the thesis option enables students to pursue independent research projects that may be applied in nature or involve basic sociological inquiry. NAU's applied sociology program is one of the few applied programs in the country. Our faculty has expertise in a wide range of areas including family, gerontology, gender, social policy, deviance, race and ethnicity, environment, corrections, social psychology, and demography. Applications are due February 15.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

# of Credits Required:

37

International Student Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must also submit a current, official TOEFL score of 80 (on the Internet-based test, 213 (on the computer-based test) or 550 (on the paper-based test) IELTS score of 7.0

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

7398 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

18172 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above