Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is a vibrant and diverse department offering both the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology. In the Department, the Master of Arts (M.A.) program serves primarily as the first graduate degree for students seeking academic careers, while the Ph.D. degree is ideal for high level social science positions in the public and private sectors. Students seeking careers in middle level social science positions in the government or private sectors may pursue the M.