University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Sociology: Sociological Practice. This degree includes 27 credits of coursework as well as an internship and a research project, usually for the internship organization. Graduates are prepared to work in an administrative capacity in non-profit or governmental organizations

Program Description:

This program emphasizes the application of sociological knowledge to groups and organizations. Students are prepared for positions in non-profit or governmental organizations.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

2 letters of recommendation; a personal statement of career and educational goals; some social science background

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999